Water & Wastewater Construction

Protecting Public Health and Environmental Resources

Sentry delivers comprehensive construction solutions for water and wastewater infrastructure across the Midwest. Our self-perform capabilities and licensed professionals support municipalities, industrial facilities, and utilities in building and maintaining critical systems that protect public health and ensure environmental compliance.

Where We Help

  • Municipal water treatment plants
  • Wastewater treatment facilities
  • Industrial waste processing systems
  • Pump stations and lift stations
  • Water distribution and collection systems
  • Lagoon upgrades and expansions
  • Process piping and headworks improvements

Delivery & Self-Perform

Sentry offers General Contracting, Construction Management, Design-Build, and EPC delivery models. What sets us apart is our ability to self-perform critical scopes, giving owners greater schedule control and predictable results. Divisions include Electrical, Mechanical (Plumbing/HVAC), Controls & Automation (UL-listed OEM panels), Structural Steel, Manufacturing, Crane Service, and FieldWorks.

Commercial Construction Services

Full service engineering, procurement, and construction for water and wastewater facilities

 Licensed electricians, electrical engineers, and project managers experienced with treatment plant systems

 Master plumbers and mechanical contractors specializing in process piping, pumps, and treatment equipment

Controls & Automation

UL-listed OEM panels and SCADA integration for treatment process monitoring and control

Compliance & Continuous Operation

Water and wastewater facilities operate 24/7 to serve communities and meet strict regulatory requirements. Our teams understand the critical nature of these systems and plan construction to maintain continuous operation throughout upgrades and expansions. From initial design and permitting through installation and commissioning, we ensure every phase meets environmental standards while minimizing service disruption to your customers or operations.

Challenges We Solve

  • Meeting stringent EPA and state regulatory compliance requirements
  • Maintaining continuous treatment operations during construction and upgrades
  • Managing tight grant funding timelines and budget constraints
  • Coordinating phased construction to avoid service interruptions
  • Integrating new technology with aging infrastructure systems

Areas We Serve

We manage and self-perform commercial construction projects across South Dakota and the Midwest