2025 ACEC Texas Engineering Excellence Gold Award Winner
This white paper introduces the innovative water management strategies developed by BGE in partnership with Cinco Municipal Utility District No. 1 (Cinco MUD 1). By integrating reclaimed water systems and brackish groundwater desalination, the district has reduced groundwater dependency, mitigated subsidence, and saved millions in operational costs.
This award-winning solution demonstrates how innovative engineering can address regulatory mandates, environmental challenges, and long-term resource planning. With scalable design and proven results, the project offers a replicable model for communities facing water scarcity across the region.
About BGE, Inc.
For 50 years, BGE, Inc. has served public and private clients as a full-service, multidiscipline engineering consulting firm with integrated capabilities. BGE delivers a broad range of advisory services, technical expertise and innovative, sustainable solutions to support local, regional and national communities as they shape the future of infrastructure. Backed by five decades of civil engineering leadership, BGE helps our client partners solve their most critical challenges Explore our consulting services and solutions: https://www.bgeinc.com/
