Building Reliable Water & Wastewater Treatment Facilities
Water / Wastewater Know-How
Expertise That Supports Your Operations
Carl A. Nelson & Company’s experience in industrial and municipal water and wastewater treatment projects helps you meet regulatory, operational, and process goals with confidence. Our past work includes:
- Drinking water treatment facilities
- Wastewater treatment facilities
- Industrial pre-treatment systems
- Heated process water capture
- Wastewater outflow systems
You bring the production needs—we bring the construction expertise to help you meet them safely, efficiently, and with lasting results.
Building Trust
A Partnership Built on Understanding
Carl A. Nelson & Company doesn’t just build facilities—we build trust and long-term relationships. You can expect consistent leadership, clear communication, and a team that understands what matters to your organization.
- Caring about your success
- Providing consistent project leadership
- Valuing partnership and transparency
- Understanding your organization’s needs
- Engaging with your leadership team
- Putting safety first
These values guide how we work, ensuring that your goals—and your trust—are always at the center of every project.
Delivering Value
Results That Work for You
Our goal is to deliver a facility that performs as promised—on time, on budget, and ready to support your ongoing operations for years to come.
- Being detail-oriented
- Providing best-value solutions
- Developing accurate, timely budgets
- Managing construction so you can focus elsewhere
- Maintaining stable, experienced management
These practices ensure your investment results in a facility that performs reliably today—and continues to add value well into the future.
Industrial and utility treatment systems built for efficiency and compliance
Project Portfolio
- On-Site Industrial Wastewater Treatment
Royal Canin Canada Company, Guelph, Ontario, Canada - Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant Odor Control
City of Burlington, Burlington, Iowa - Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements
City of West Burlington, West Burlington, Iowa - Wastewater Treatment Plant Equalization Improvements
City of Fairfield, Fairfield, Iowa - New Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant
City of Mount Pleasant, Mount Pleasant, Iowa - Industrial Wastewater Pre-Treatment Plant
Royal Canin USA, Inc., North Sioux City, South Dakota
Get Your Water or Wastewater Treatment Project Started Today
Ready to start your next water or wastewater treatment project? Contact Jamie Stanley and our expert team today at 319-754-8415 or fill out our contact form to get your project flowing smoothly!
Carl A. Nelson & Company adds value on water and wastewater treatment projects
Our Services Are the Building Blocks of Your Success
Carl A. Nelson & Company provides complete construction services for water and wastewater treatment projects—from pre-construction planning to facility startup.
Contact our team or explore these links to learn how we can support your next project.
A Partner for Concept, Construction and Beyond
Carl A. Nelson & Company partners with water and wastewater treatment clients through every phase—bringing experience in planning, design, and construction to deliver projects that stay efficient and constructible from the start.
- Budget and schedule accountability from concept through completion
- Leadership and collaboration during permitting and construction
- Clear communication and responsive project management
- Lasting value through quality, safety, and performance
You can count on our team to turn your vision into a reliable, long-term solution.
Design and Engineering Expertise That Adds Value
Our in-house design and engineering expertise allows us to guide your project from concept to completion with efficiency and confidence.
- Licensed architects and construction engineers bring practical insight to every phase
- Constructability and cost awareness built into design decisions
- Coordinated design and field execution for seamless project delivery
- Early collaboration that reduces risk and improves outcomes
You gain an experienced partner who helps make informed decisions and builds lasting value into every facility.
Innovative Solutions for Treatment and Pre-Treatment Facilities
Proven Results in Water & Wastewater
You get a builder with a strong record delivering water and wastewater treatment construction for industrial and municipal clients—including drinking water plants, industrial pre-treatment, and projects supporting sewer separation/compliance.
Delivery Methods That Fit Your Project
Whether you choose design-build or a traditional general contractor path, we streamline coordination, control risk, and keep work moving. Our experience ranges from city WWTP improvements to factory on-site systems and heated process-water capture/reuse to cut utilities and snow-removal costs.
Experienced Teams & Self-Perform Strength
Count on seasoned project leaders and field supervision to deliver on time, on budget, and in step with evolving regulations. By self-performing key trades, we enhance safety, quality, schedule control, and accountability across your project.
Ready to Build Your Treatment Project
From industrial pre-treatment to community water and wastewater facilities, we deliver constructible, value-driven solutions that support reliable, compliant operation. Let’s align scope, budget, and schedule to meet your goals.
Ready to talk about your next water or wastewater project?
Contact Jamie Stanley at 319-754-8415 or reach out through our online contact form.