About

Water Engineering for Controlled-Environment Agriculture

Integrated Water Process (IWP) provides water engineering for commercial greenhouses and indoor growing facilities. We help growers plan, design, build, commission and maintain their water systems. These facilities are part of controlled-environment agriculture (CEA).

Our Total Water Management approach connects irrigation, water quality, treatment, storage, pumping, controls and water reuse. Together, these systems support the facility’s daily operations.

Our Mission

Our mission is to simplify water engineering and management. We focus on clear operating targets, reliable systems and responsible water use. Because water supports crop production, system design affects the whole facility. It shapes irrigation performance, labor needs, water use and future growth.

The Water Problems We Solve

Several teams often share responsibility for a facility’s water systems. Without clear coordination, they can miss connections between equipment and operating needs. For example, individual components may work well while the complete system falls short. Common problems include:

• Too little water-room space or poor access to equipment.
• Inadequate drainage and water containment.
• Irrigation that misses flow, pressure or delivery targets.
• Water-quality concerns that surface late in the project.
• Pumps, tanks or treatment equipment that do not match demand.
• Limited planning for water reuse and future growth.
• Suppliers working without a shared system plan.

As a result, operators may face extra maintenance, uneven irrigation and wasted water. Fixing these problems after construction can also be costly.

Total Water Management

Total Water Management treats the entire water system as one connected process. We follow water from its source through treatment, storage, irrigation, drainage and reuse. Each stage must support the next. We also help owners coordinate designers, suppliers, contractors and operators. This reduces gaps between the design and the finished system. The agreed project scope defines IWP’s responsibilities.

Engineering From Planning Through Operation

Good system performance starts before equipment selection. First, we work with the project team to define water quality, demand and operating needs. Next, we coordinate the design, equipment and installation. We can also support startup, testing, commissioning and maintenance. This continuity helps the operating system match the design intent.

Integrated Water Process Leadership

Brad Hull, PE, leads Integrated Water Process. His background includes water engineering, irrigation, construction, commissioning and project management for commercial horticulture.

Our guiding principle is simple: define the problem before selecting the solution. We combine engineering analysis with field experience. As a result, we plan systems with construction, operation, service and future growth in mind.

Why Precision Water Management Matters

Growers depend on repeatable water and nutrient delivery. For example, flow, pressure, water quality and irrigation timing all affect the growing environment. We define measurable operating targets. These may include nutrient delivery, dissolved oxygen and drainage performance. Then, we design the system to support those targets and assess its performance. The aim is consistent production with less wasted water, unnecessary work and avoidable risk.

Experience in Commercial Facilities

Integrated Water Process has supported commercial cultivation, greenhouse and facility water projects. Our work ranges from individual water-quality investigations to complete facility water systems. For example, these case studies show how we apply Total Water Management:

• Water-system support for a growing commercial cultivation operation.
• Water testing for a commercial property manager’s tenant concern.

View more Integrated Water Process case studies.

How We Work

Define the Problem

First, we review the facility, water quality, goals and existing equipment. We select equipment after we understand the needs and constraints.

Engineer the Complete Process

Next, we evaluate how water moves through the facility. Pumps, tanks, treatment, irrigation, controls and drainage must work together.

Coordinate the Details

During design and construction, we document requirements and coordinate suppliers and contractors. This helps teams resolve gaps before startup.

Verify Performance

Finally, testing and commissioning check system performance against the agreed requirements. The results give operators a baseline for maintenance and future changes.

Technology Through Collaboration

No single supplier covers every need in a commercial water system. So, we work with equipment manufacturers, technology providers, contractors and specialist consultants. Our industry relationships include Priva, Dosatron and Key Solutions Group. Together, we assess how each technology fits the facility’s water process. Learn more about our industry partners and laboratory resources.

What We Believe

• Water is a process. Irrigation, treatment, storage, pumping, controls, drainage and reclamation must work together.
• Simple is sophisticated. A system should meet its targets without unnecessary complexity.
• Water quality matters. Growers need to measure and manage water quality and irrigation performance.
• Reduce. Reuse. Recirculate. We look for practical ways to reduce water use and recover water where suitable.
• Service comes first. Systems should support the people who operate and maintain them.