Deseniq

Appointment

Water & Wastewater

Serving the Full Spectrum of Environmental Infrastructure Demand

Water scarcity, industrial effluent compliance and the global imperative to reuse treated water are defining the infrastructure agenda for this decade. DESENIQ provides independent, process-led engineering consultancy across the complete water and wastewater lifecycle — helping municipal authorities, industrial operators and commercial developers design, build and operate systems that perform reliably, comply consistently and deliver lasting economic value.

Our services span every stage of project development and operation: from strategic planning and technology evaluation through to detailed engineering, procurement support, construction supervision, commissioning and long-term performance advisory. We engineer not just for initial compliance, but for operational excellence across the entire asset life.

1. Water & Wastewater Master Planning & Feasibility

Sound infrastructure begins with disciplined planning. DESENIQ’s master planning and feasibility services give clients the analytical rigour they need to make confident investment decisions before committing capital.
  • Integrated water supply and wastewater infrastructure master planning — including demand forecasting, hydraulic analysis and phased implementation roadmaps
  • Technical, financial and environmental feasibility studies — structured to satisfy both internal investment committees and external regulatory or funding requirements
  • Comparative technology evaluation — rigorous CAPEX/OPEX analysis across competing process options, ensuring selection based on total value, not headline cost
  • Integrated water supply and wastewater infrastructure master planning — including demand forecasting, hydraulic analysis and phased implementation roadmaps
  • Technology assessment and selection reports — technology-neutral, evidence-based and independently verified
  • Regulatory and statutory compliance advisory — mapping project requirements against applicable national and regional frameworks

2. Design & Engineering

DESENIQ’s design and engineering practice covers the full spectrum of water treatment, wastewater treatment and distribution infrastructure. We provide process design, mechanical and civil engineering, electrical and instrumentation design, and hydraulic modelling — integrated into coherent, constructable and operable engineering packages.

1. Water Treatment Plants (WTP)

  • Conventional WTP
  • Pressure / Activated Carbon / Dual Media Filtration (PSF, ACF, DMF)
  • Iron & Manganese Removal
  • Arsenic & Fluoride Removal
  • Water Softening Systems
  • Advanced Membrane Systems (UF, RO)
  • Disinfection Systems (Chlorination, UV, Ozone)

2. Sewage Treatment Plants (STP)

  • Activated Sludge Process (ASP)
  • Sequencing Batch Reactor (SBR)
  • Moving Bed Biofilm Reactor (MBBR)
  • IFAS
  • Membrane Bioreactor (MBR)
  • Anaerobic Baffled Reactor (ABR)
  • DEWATS
  • Constructed Wetlands

3. Effluent Treatment Plants (ETP / CETP)

  • Neutralisation, Coagulation, Flocculation, Precipitation
  • Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF)
  • Advanced Oxidation Process (AOP)
  • ASP, MBBR, MBR (aerobic)
  • UASB, CSTR (anaerobic)
  • Electro-Coagulation
  • Sedimentation & Clarification

4. Desalination Plants

  • Integrated Pretreatment Systems
  • Ultrafiltration (UF)
  • Reverse Osmosis (RO)
  • Nanofiltration (NF)
  • Post-Treatment & Remineralisation
  • Constructed Wetlands

5. Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD)

  • RO-Based Concentration
  • Multiple Effect Evaporators (MEE)
  • Mechanical Vapour Recompression (MVR)
  • Agitated Thin Film Dryer (ATFD)
  • Crystallisers & Salt Recovery
  • Hybrid ZLD (RO + MEE, MBR + RO + Thermal)

6. Water Supply & Distribution

  • Transmission Mains (RCC, HDPE, UPVC, DI)
  • Pumping Station Design
  • Intake & Jack Wells
  • Ground, Overhead & Elevated Reservoirs
  • Storage Tanks

7. Sewerage Networks

  • Gravity & Pressure Sewer Networks
  • RCC, DI, DWC, HDPE
  • Sewage Pumping Stations
  • Manholes & Access Chambers
  • Odour Control Systems

8. Wastewater Reuse Systems

  • Industrial, Municipal & Irrigation Reuse
  • Nutrient Recovery
  • Biosolids Management
  • Water Reclamation Frameworks
  • Quality Compliance Pathways

3. Basic Engineering Package (BEP)

The Basic Engineering Package establishes the technical foundation for every major project decision. DESENIQ’s BEPs deliver the process and engineering documentation required for investment approval, EPC tendering, regulatory submission and project financing.

  • Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs)
  • Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
  • Equipment Design Basis
  • Process Design Criteria & Parameters
  • Utility Requirements & Mass Balance
  • Plot Plans & Preliminary Layouts
  • Key Equipment Datasheets

4. Procurement Support & Tender Documentation

Effective procurement is the bridge between engineering design and project delivery. DESENIQ’s procurement support services ensure that specifications are unambiguous, bids are competitive and vendor selections are technically defensible.

  • Detailed Project Report (DPR) preparation — covering technical feasibility, process selection rationale, cost estimates, implementation schedule and risk register
  • Technical specifications, BOQs and cost estimates — aligned with project requirements and procurement standards
  • Tender document preparation — RFI, RFQ, NIT, ITB, SOW and complete bid packages
  • Pre-bid clarification management and technical bid evaluation reports
  • EPC contractor interface and implementation support — including design review, vendor drawing approval and multi-stakeholder coordination

5. Detailed Engineering

DESENIQ’s detailed engineering service transforms process design into fully constructable documentation across all engineering disciplines — civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and automation.
  • Civil & structural design for all treatment and infrastructure elements
  • MEP engineering
  • Instrumentation, control and automation design (SCADA-ready)
  • Detailed equipment specifications and vendor data reviews
  • Shop drawing review and approval
  • As-built documentation management

6. Project Management & Construction Supervision

As Owner’s Engineer or Project Management Consultant (PMC), DESENIQ protects client interests across the construction phase — ensuring that what was designed is what gets built, on time, within budget and in full regulatory compliance.
  • Owner's Engineer / PMC services — independent representation of client interests throughout construction
  • Site inspection, quality assurance and non-conformance management
  • Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) monitoring across all construction activities
  • Performance evaluation and compliance audits at key construction milestones
  • Process optimisation and retrofit design for existing or underperforming facilities
  • Capacity augmentation and OPEX reduction studies

7. Commissioning, O&M Advisory & Training

The transition from construction to stable operation is where many infrastructure projects stumble. DESENIQ’s commissioning and operational advisory services ensure that facilities achieve design performance quickly, safely and sustainably.
  • Pre-commissioning inspection, punch-list management and operational readiness validation
  • Performance testing protocols — verifying treatment efficiency, hydraulic performance and energy benchmarks
  • Process optimisation during initial operation — adjusting parameters to real influent conditions
  • Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and asset management system documentation
  • Performance audits and preventive maintenance planning frameworks
  • Technical training workshops for municipality operators, utility staff and industrial plant teams

8. Regulatory & Institutional Advisory

Navigating environmental regulation requires both legal awareness and engineering depth. DESENIQ provides compliance advisory services that translate regulatory requirements into engineering specifications and operational protocols — ensuring that facilities operate within statutory frameworks from day one.
  • Environmental and water quality regulation compliance assessment
  • Utility performance benchmarking against national and international standards
  • Tariff advisory for water and wastewater utilities
  • Institutional strengthening support for municipal and government bodies

9. Digital & Smart Water Solutions

The future of water infrastructure is data-driven and digitally connected. DESENIQ supports clients in deploying smart water technologies that improve operational visibility, reduce downtime, optimise energy consumption and enable predictive asset management.
  • SCADA, telemetry and digital monitoring systems for real-time process control and remote operations
  • AI/ML-enabled predictive maintenance — early fault detection, asset health monitoring and downtime reduction
  • IoT-based sensor networks and real-time dashboards for water quality, flow, energy and process performance
  • Non-Revenue Water (NRW) management — leak detection, pressure management and demand analytics
  • Energy monitoring and pump/blower/treatment unit optimisation systems
  • Decision-Support Systems (DSS) for operators, utility managers and asset owners