• About
  • History

60 Years of Leadership. Since 1959, Western Water has helped our public and industrial clients anticipate, plan and perform through constant change.

Originally founded as general engineering firm Kirkwood-Bly, we renamed the company Western Water in 2004 to better reflect our expertise and commitment to our region’s vital water and renewable energy resources.

In nearly sixty years of operation, we’ve continually been recognized for our ability to understand and navigate complex issues, and work collaboratively with clients and partners to ensure successful project completion.

1959

Incorporated in California under the name Kirkwood-Bly, Inc.

1960

First project completed: San Rafael Pipeline

1968

First project completed over $1,000,000: Sonoma Valley Treatment Plant

1982

First project completed over $5,000,000: Russian River Sewage Treatment Plant

1995

First project completed over $10,000,000: Paradise Water Treatment Plant

2003

3rd generation of ownership takes the reins and currently lead the company with over 100 years of combined construction experience

2003

Electrical Division established to broaden self-performing abilities to all major trades

2004

Kirkwood Bly, Inc. changes name to Western Water to better identify with our market

2006

Moved to new headquarters at 707 Aviation Blvd in Santa Rosa, California.

2007

First project completed over $20,000,000: Olivehurst Wastewater Treatment Plant

2011

First Design-Build-Finance-Operate-Maintain project completed: Napa Berryessa Resort Improvement District

2013

First project completed over $50,000,000: Ironhouse Sanitary District WWTP

2013

First waste-to-energy commerical project: Livingston 2 megawatt Winery Waste-to-Energy

2014

First university partnership: Construction of Stanford’s William and Cloy Codiga Resource Recovery Center

2017

Completed 5th modular MBR WWTP for clients in wine, high-end resorts, development, and district improvements