Water

At Jacobs, we recognize that water challenges are complex and interconnected. A OneWater approach manages drinking water, wastewater and stormwater as a single, connected system. It views all water as a valuable, shared resource — breaking down silos to deliver integrated, watershed-scale solutions that are sustainable, inclusive and built for the future.

OneWater maximizes investment by addressing multiple challenges with integrated solutions. It strengthens collaboration across stakeholders, advances climate resilience and unlocks co-benefits — from water reuse and resource recovery to digital optimization and economic development — creating lasting value for communities and industry alike. 

Safety and reliability is achieved by planning, designing, delivering and operating drinking water systems that protect public health and meet evolving regulations.Our solutions span advanced treatment, corrosion control, distribution upgrades, and system optimization, enabling utilities to secure supply, improve reliability, and manage assets for long‑term performance.

We combine integrated planning with advanced treatment technologies, including water reuse and desalination, and natural treatment systems that restore and protect water sources. By integrating these approaches, we support communities and industries to diversify supplies and build long-term resilience.

Addressing flood and coastal challenges calls for integrated flood and coastal resilience strategies that combine engineering, nature-based solutions and digital forecasting. From stormwater systems to coastal defenses and watershed planning, we reduce risk, protect infrastructure and enable communities to adapt to climate extremes.

Data science, advanced analytics and real-time monitoring are improving decision making and optimizing performance across the water cycle. At Jacobs, we leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning, digital twins, predictive maintenance and smart networks to help utilities reduce risk, optimize operations and extend asset life — turning insight into measurable outcomes. 

Wastewater is more than a byproduct — it’s a source of energy, nutrients and reusable water. Jacobs works with clients to recover biogas for renewable energy, convert biosolids into beneficial products and treat effluent for reuse. By integrating resource recovery across the asset lifecycle, we reduce waste, lower emissions and turn wastewater into long-term economic and environmental value. 

Integrated planning, storage and conveyance upgrades, nature-based solutions and smart controls are proven solutions to wet weather management, including sewer overflows. By combining advanced hydraulic modeling tools, optimization, asset management and operational insight, we develop tailored solutions to improve water quality and system performance during extreme weather.