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Do You Own or Operate a Public Water System?

If you own or operate a public water system, then you need to know and understand the changes to the Lead and Copper Rule (LCR). The changes are being implemented by the EPA to further strengthen the LCR and better protect public health through the following: Lead...

What is a Resident Project Representative and Why is it Important?

What is a Resident Project Representative (RPR) and what benefits do they bring to a project or the Owner? Some see an on-site inspector or RPR as “just another hard hat sitting in a pick-up or leaning on a shovel” and a “necessary evil”. This is far from reality,...

ROSE Award Winners – 2023 Yearly

We are pleased to announce our latest ROSE Award winners! Announced at Great West's annual holiday party at Fairmont Hot Springs, we can't say thank you enough for the effort and hard work each of these valued team members has put forth. Based on votes by their...

CMRWA Secures Additional $28.6 Million!

We are excited to announce an additional $28.6 million in federal funding has been awarded to the Central Montana Regional Water Authority for the Musselshell-Judith Rural Water System! The funds will be used to push forward into phases 3, 3A and 4 of the system which...

Share in the Dream

We had a great time sponsoring and attending Share in the Dream! A fundraiser for Camp River Run, all proceeds are used to help with funding for the camp. The multi-day camp is designed for kids who are coping with life threatening illness or disabling/ongoing medical...

Christmas Families 2022

Tis the season season, the Great West crew funded, shopped and delivered gifts throughout all our offices to help those in need!

Employer of Choice/Circle of Excellence Awards!

Looking back on 2022, we are incredibly proud of Great West’s accomplishments. Major milestones have been hit such as breaking ground on a water project that will deliver clean drinking water to seven communities, hiring employee number 100, and generating over...

The Importance of Grant Administration

Great West Engineering is well known for its efforts to support clients in securing funding for infrastructure projects. Did you know Great West also provides grant administration services? Great West’s robust knowledge of grant administration will make your team’s...

Utilizing Geographic Information Systems

GIS is a specialized field of expertise that covers a broad array of analyses and goals. Its wide-ranging usage can include the management of infrastructure and community assets, feasibility studies, and LiDAR and point cloud analysis. GIS stands for Geographic...