A water partnership for the long haul
We provide services for the complete water project lifecycle — from piloting and preliminary design to permitting, construction, and operation— which allows us to foresee, plan for and quickly resolve issues.
How we support your drinking water goals
How we support your drinking water goals
Since 1947, CDM Smith has been a global leader in developing, treating and delivering safe and resilient drinking water supplies. As industry-leading technical experts, we deliver best-in-class solutions with a focus on innovation and sustainability.
Conventional and advanced water treatment
Whether the solution is conventional or advanced treatment (UV, ozone, biological filtration, or membranes) CDM Smith's expertise leads the way in successfully meeting water providers’ most challenging issues.
Industry leaders in corrosion control and LSLR programs
We can help you navigate regulations, develop corrosion control strategies, secure funding and implement actions, including sharing our expertise gained from designing, managing, inspecting and replacing more LSLs than anyone else.
Groundbreaking R&D that solves today’s problems
Our decades of advanced R&D on topics such as biofiltration, PFAS, and contaminants of emerging concern, have resulted in practical solutions that improve the way we treat drinking water supplies.
How do you determine the right level of treatment for PFAS?
What's the right level of treatment for PFAS? Too little and you risk PFAS getting through. Too much and you could blow up your budget. Dr. Charles Schaefer and his all-star team are diligently designing PFAS treatability studies to address this problem head on.
Featured drinking water projects
Always looking forward, we prepare today for the problems we may face tomorrow, guiding our clients through uncertainty and forging a path towards a more promising future.
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Ready to take the next steps?
We love collaborating with passionate individuals and organizations. If you want to talk about potential projects, reach out to our experts. If you're interested in joining our team, check our careers page for open positions or internships.