Civil Engineering Stormwater Solutions

Key Takeaways · Stormwater issues in Texas come from hard ground, heavy rain, and unchecked development · Civil engineering firms manage runoff with design, grading, detention, and permitting · Every solution starts with understanding the shape and character of the land · Good stormwater work keeps your site safe, compliant, and buildable · Houston and Montgomery County projects need engineers who know the local rules and terrain Why is stormwater a problem in Texas ? Water’s not the issue. It’s where it goes once it hits the ground. Texas soil varies. Some of it’s tight clay that won’t let water soak in, while some of it’s fast-draining sand. Then throw in a roof, a parking lot, a long driveway…and now you’ve got runoff. More than ...