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Navigating the complex local NPDES regulatory and permitting process effectively can be difficult and frustrating.
To Succeed, you’ll need:
- Specialized technical expertise
- Local knowledge & resources
- Monitoring & modeling capabilities
- Regulatory relationships
Lacking these may put your project at risk
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Reduce project risk
Avoid unnecessary environmental impacts
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We know how confusing and frustrating it can be to face the regulatory hurdles
and complex engineering challenges needed to obtain a NPDES permit for your project.
Water Environment Consultants (WEC) delivers the specialized expertise & permitting
support you need to feel confident your project will succeed.
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Project Spotlights:
• WEC was awarded the contract to provide regulatory compliance support to multiple plant projects requiring specialized, fast-tracked NPDES and wastewater construction permits.
• Services included numerical modeling through the CORMIX and EFDC models and NPDES and construction permitting support. The project required close coordination with the design firms (Fluor) to lower the treatment system cost and expedite permitting process.
• While maintaining its primary business focus, Archroma found itself with extra capacity in its treatment system and a favorable discharge location in the Savannah River.
• WEC worked with Anchroma and SCDHEC to negotiate an NPDES permit allows Archroma to leverage its treatment capacity for additional revenue.
• WEC worked with Anchroma and SCDHEC to negotiate an NPDES permit allows Archroma to leverage its treatment capacity for additional revenue.
• WEC provided Auriga with NPDES permit recommendations and application renewal support.
• Services included review of existing permit limits and wasteload allocation, field measurements for bathymetry and current velocity, and CORMIX modeling for whole effluent toxicity.
• WEC developed permit limits for temperature within a sufficient NPDES compliance margin for a new combined cycle power plant.
• Project including field measurements for bathymetry and current velocities as well as CORMIX modeling, resulting in temperature limits for a long-term operational cost savings for the plant.
WEC revised the NPDES permit limitations for temperature and whole effluent toxicity (WET) for Duke Energy’s existing and new and natural gas plants, resulting in capital and operation cost savings for the plant.
• Project included field measurements for bathymetry and current velocities, numerical modeling with EFDC, and permitting support.
• Evonik Corporation was evaluating two potential sites for a new, precipitated silica plant, and obtaining a favorable NPDES permit was a primary deciding factor. WEC obtained the required NPDES and wastewater construction permits for the treatment and discharge of a highly salty wastewater into the Cooper River, South Carolina.
• WEC used the CORMIX model to design a single-port diffuser resulting in favorable whole effluent toxicity limits and the EFDC model to ensure the discharge would not affect the dissolved oxygen within the river.
• Under contract with MBD Consulting Engineers, P.A., WEC provided NPDES permit and outfall design support for a proposed WWTP upgrade.
• Services included field measurements for bathymetry, current velocity, and temperature as well as multiple CORMIX modeling scenarios for various outfall configurations. The project resulted in whole effluent toxicity (WET) limitations with sufficient compliance margin for the plant expansion and addressed NPDES permit limits for future expansion plans.
• WEC was subcontracted by MBD Engineering Consultants to perform CORMIX modeling to design a single-port diffuser that provides rapid mixing for meeting whole effluent toxicity (WET) limits and enhances instream uses.
What people are saying about us
”“WEC has provided a high level of service and has consistently met our high expectations. I particularly value WEC’s technical and regulatory expertise in approaching and addressing a wide range of issues with DHEC.”
Paul CalamitaChainman, AquaLaw
”In several projects we have needed accurate hydrodynamic modeling work of conditions around our site. From the beginning it was clear that WEC was interested in helping us find an economical but technically sound solution. Our job is much easier, knowing we have someone like WEC as a partner who can provide reasonably priced exceptional technical support in a variety of areas. WEC solves our problems in less time, for less money, and with less stress than we would have ever expected. Exactly the kind of partner you are looking for in business.
Philip RowlandDulany Industries
”Over the years, SEFA has had to prepare Integrated Contingency Plans (ICPs) and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) to meet several power generating utilities’ NPDES permit requirements. WEC’s experience working with large utilities and industrial operations eliminated any concerns that each SWPPP and or ICP would comply with the permit requirements and also reflect the utility’s culture. WEC was able to help collaborate issues with both SEFA and the utility, and having them on the team definitely made things less stressful.
Todd WilsonDirector of Environmental Services, The SEFA Group
”Because we renew our NPDES so infrequently, we lacked the knowledge and experience needed to negotiate a good permit – we needed help. IP hired WEC, and I realized we had picked the right consultant when I saw firsthand the regulatory and science-based positions that WEC presented were either seriously considered by the State, or were resolved to our satisfaction. By working with WEC, we now spend less on sampling, analysis, and other compliance costs, saving our facility significant money.
John BakerEnvironmental Engineering Manager, International Paper
”“Mr. Goodrich integrated seamlessly within the Corps team, and his participation in brainstorming and problem solving exercises was critical in overcoming challenging technical concepts. His expertise, professionalism and work ethic contributed greatly to the delivery of a quality project that met the aggressive timeline for completion. I would highly recommend Mr. Goodrich and Water Environment Consultants for other projects requiring environmental and water resources expertise.”
Brian Williams, P.E.Assistant Chief of Programs and Project Management Division, US Army Corps of Engineers Charleston District
”We have worked with WEC for a long time, and their combination of technical expertise, regulatory understanding, and local knowledge make them very competitive, even versus much larger firms. We have always found them to be reasonable, reliable, and prompt, saving us considerable time and stress with complex projects. WEC is a critical part of our team.
Jesse Cannon, P.EManager - Water Quality, Santee Cooper
”WEC is a pleasure to work with. The level of service, responsiveness & turnaround times for this type scope of work is some of the best I have experienced in my 30+ year career. They clearly provide true value for the dollar!
Dan MoorePresident I Marine Division, Straticon
With WEC on Your Team, You Get:
Seasoned Inside Perspective
Our senior staff include former State Water Permitting Managers
Extensive Experience
For over two decades, our engineers and scientists have helped hundreds of clients
Pulse on Local Issues
We’re deeply involved with local Water Quality Authorities and Chambers of Commerce Technical Committees
Connections to key Decision-Makers
Our long-standing relationships with key regulatory personnel help minimize the risk of project delays
Environmental Stewardship
We’ll help you maintain water quality while avoiding unnecessary environmental impacts.
Southeastern Focus
Specialized expertise in the Southeast states: SC, NC, GA & FL
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We’ll discuss your project’s needs, problems, and expectations together
Receive a Customized Solution
Our specialized experts will analyze the options and identify the right solution
Feel Relieved on the Path to Success
Our specialized experts will analyze the options and identify the right solution
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