In municipal and federal water facilities, NSF-approved concrete coatings aren’t a nice-to-have—they’re a regulatory must. These specialized products do more than seal cracks or improve aesthetics. They serve as the invisible barrier between public health and chemical leaching, corrosion, or microbial contamination.

In the world of water infrastructure, the most critical systems are often out of sight—but never out of mind. Underground reservoirs, like Clearwell No. 3 at the Robertson/Umbenhauer Water Treatment Plant in El Paso, are essential to delivering clean, reliable water to communities. When their integrity is compromised, there’s no room for delay.

At Phoenix General Contractors, we know that no material is as essential—or as exposed—as concrete. From parking structures to pump...

This month, we’re spotlighting a project that’s all about flow — literally. From reinforcing baffle walls to paving new paths for water runoff, our team delivered smart, sustainable improvements to the Jonathan Rogers Settled Water Pump Station for El Paso Water. It's another example of how our 8(a)-certified team handles federal and municipal facility needs with precision and care.

In this issue, we’re putting the spotlight on lift stations—a behind-the-scenes powerhouse in municipal infrastructure.

In the simplest terms, a lift station—also known as a pumping station—is a mechanical facility designed to move wastewater or stormwater from a lower elevation to a higher one when gravity can’t do the job alone. In most municipal sewer systems, gravity is used to carry wastewater from homes and businesses to a treatment facility. But in areas with flat terrain, steep elevation changes, or low-lying regions prone to flooding, wastewater needs a boost. That’s where lift stati

At Phoenix General Contractors, we know that the integrity of any government facility depends on more than its design or original...