Newsletter
Carrie Gardner Selected as MSAWWA National Director
We are pleased to announce our very own Carrie Gardner has been elected as National Director of the Montana Section of the American Water Works Association (MSAWWA). Carrie Gardner has spent the last four years working her way through the ranks of MSAWWA. Originally...
System Classification of Groundwater Under the Direct Influence of Surface Water Challenges and Solutions
Many small systems in the state of Montana and around the country are designated and operated as groundwater systems – using wells, springs, or infiltration galleries – and are required to follow the requirements of the Groundwater Rule in order to provide safe...
Summer Interns 2022
With summer in full swing, we are excited to share our knowledge and experience with future leaders in the engineering industry. One of the most rewarding core values we take to heart is empowered employees which extends to our internship program. For the past...
Great West Engineering Wins 2020 Employer of Choice® Award!
Great West Engineering has been named a two time recipient of PSMJ’s Premier Employer of Choice® Award! The award is based on data collected from a 70-factor survey completed by employees of engineering and architecture firms across the United States. “Our employees...
Safe Management of Household Hazardous Wastes
Household hazardous wastes (also known as moderate risk wastes) are leftover household products that can catch fire, react, or explode under certain circumstances, or that are corrosive or toxic. Products such as paints, cleaners, oils, gasoline, refrigerants, and...
Future Is Bright With New Wastewater Plant
The City of Cut Bank is poised for economic growth and well positioned to meet ever changing and stringent wastewater regulations with a new, “state of the art” treatment plant. A few side benefits include cold weather resilience, treatment process flexibility and...
A Balancing Act
A Balancing Act “Build a roadway that is a pleasure to drive and give it a “look and feel” – a theme – that provides a strong identity for the Blackfeet Nation and complements Glacier National Park. Give people a reason to stop, to enjoy the area, and to want to come...
New Opportunities to Protect the Source of Your Drinking Water
Across the country, drinking water systems are facing enormous costs handling excess nutrient levels in their water supplies. Spending millions to drill deeper wells or upgrade treatment systems is becoming increasingly common and to help communities face the...
Can Planning Grants Help You?
Are you interested in developing or updating a preliminary engineering report for your community’s water or wastewater system? Do you have an important bridge that’s in poor condition or are you interested in preparing a growth policy, capital improvements plan or...
Keeping the Tee Box Green While Disposing of Wastewater
The City of Fort Benton recently completed an award winning and very innovative project, one that not only upgraded the community’s wastewater treatment system, but added the unique twist of keeping the grass green at the City golf course. The City’s original...