Business Details
16 Years
experience
Expert Water & Wastewater Treatment Solutions
Aqua Nova Engineering, PLC was founded in 2010 by David Maciolek, a professional engineer with over 29 years of experience in water and wastewater management. Our team specializes in designing, permitting, and overseeing construction of advanced treatment systems, including natural wetlands, membrane bioreactors, and bio-filtration solutions. We provide comprehensive engineering services from concept through commissioning, ensuring systems are reliable, energy-efficient, and tailored to client needs. Our expertise spans potable water treatment, wastewater recycling, stormwater management, and nutrient removal for institutional, residential, and commercial clients. With strategic partnerships across the U.S. and international projects, we deliver innovative solutions that integrate seamlessly with environmental and operational requirements.Our commitment to quality extends to construction oversight, operator training, and long-term operations support, ensuring optimal system performance. Recognized as co-developers of Living Machine Systems, we combine technical excellence with practical experience to address complex water management challenges. Our engineers are licensed in multiple states and hold advanced degrees in environmental and civil engineering. We prioritize client collaboration, adapting technologies to meet specific project demands while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. This dedication to innovation and service quality has established us as trusted partners in sustainable water infrastructure development.
Services
Wastewater Treatment
Potable Water Treatment
Stormwater Management
System Operations Support
Natural Treatment Systems
Compact Package Systems
Wastewater Recycling
Nutrient Removal
Permitting Assistance
Rainwater Collection
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We offer 29 years of specialized expertise in water and wastewater treatment systems.
- Our team designs systems with minimal energy requirements and long-term reliability.
- We provide full-service engineering from permitting to commissioning and operations support.
- Our strategic partnerships enable nationwide project execution in diverse environments.
- We pioneered advanced wetland systems recognized for sustainable wastewater management.
What people say
Tremendously successful collaboration
Services
Wastewater Treatment
We design and engineer advanced wastewater treatment systems using natural wetlands, membrane bioreactors, and bio-filtration technologies. Our solutions ensure regulatory compliance, energy efficiency, and long-term operational reliability for municipal and commercial clients. Systems are tailored to site-specific needs while minimizing environmental impact.
Potable Water Treatment
Our decentralized potable water treatment systems serve rural schools, retreats, and subdivisions. We integrate filtration, disinfection, and pumping solutions to deliver safe, sustainable drinking water. Projects include system design, permitting assistance, and commissioning to meet stringent quality standards.
Stormwater Management
We develop stormwater treatment and rainwater collection systems that manage runoff while supporting reuse applications. Services include pond design, filtration systems, and permitting guidance to mitigate flooding and enhance water conservation for commercial and municipal clients.
Natural Treatment Systems
Specializing in Living Machine Systems and engineered wetlands, we create natural wastewater and stormwater treatment solutions. These systems leverage biological processes to achieve purification with minimal energy input, ideal for sustainability-focused developments and sensitive environments.
Nutrient Removal
Our nutrient removal systems target nitrogen and phosphorus reduction in wastewater streams. By combining biological treatment with advanced filtration, we help clients meet strict discharge regulations and protect aquatic ecosystems from eutrophication risks.
People
David J. Maciolek
Principal and Senior Engineer
David Maciolek, P.E., founded Aqua Nova Engineering in 2010 after 29 years of engineering experience. He co-developed Living Machine Systems and has led over 30 water treatment projects since 1998. Licensed in Virginia, California, Oregon, and Texas, he holds degrees in environmental and civil engineering.
Cort Hammond
Engineering Assistant
Cort Hammond, EIT, specializes in process design and construction oversight for water treatment systems. With a chemical engineering background, he provides hands-on expertise in system troubleshooting and commissioning. He graduated from Washington and Lee University in 2015 with a BS in Chemical Engineering.
Questions
What water treatment services do you specialize in?
We specialize in wastewater treatment, potable water systems, stormwater management, natural treatment solutions, and nutrient removal technologies.
Do you work on international projects?
Yes, we've completed projects in Jamaica and collaborate with partners across the U.S. and internationally.
How do you ensure system reliability?
We combine construction oversight, operator training, and long-term support to guarantee system performance and compliance.
What makes your approach unique?
We integrate natural systems like engineered wetlands with advanced technologies for sustainable, energy-efficient solutions.
Can you assist with permitting?
Yes, we provide comprehensive permitting assistance for water and wastewater systems across multiple states.
