Environmental Services

Environmental Remediation

NEU-VELLE and its Partners regularly perform all aspects of complete remediation. We are fully equipped for all stages of a remediation project with an experienced staff and equipment necessary for the initial investigation through final disposal and reporting.

Our Services Include: (but not limited to)

  • Underground Storage Tank (UST) assessment, removal, and closure
  • Soil and groundwater contamination investigation and remediation
  • Contaminated soil excavation and waste haul permitted disposal
  • Hydro Excavation and Bioremediation for less invasive work
  • In-situ treatment system installation and maintenance
  • Full site restoration to pre-incident/remediation condition - including but not limited to seeding and mulching, blacktop, guardrail
  • Site sampling and analysis with soil, air and water
  • Remediation system design and operation for uncommon situations

Our team is diverse with a variety of innovative employees who look at designing a remediation plan that is the most effective with the least damage to the property. Our technicians have certifications including but not limited to: 40-Hour Hazwoper, OSHA Construction Safety & Health traning, confined space entry and rescue certifications under CFR 1926.1200 subpart AA, RCRA and DOT.

Regulatory Compliance & Permitting

NEU-VELLE has environmental professionals dedicated to providing clients with technically feasible and economic solutions to meet their needs.

Our Services Include:

  • Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Plans (SPCC)
  • Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP)
  • Spill Prevention Reports (SPRs)
  • Best Management Practices (BMP) Plans
  • Hazardous Waste Reduction Plans (HWRPs)
  • Waste Minimization and Management Plans
  • Air Permitting (Registrations, State Facility Permits, Title V)
  • Environmental Compliance Assessment and Evaluation
  • Storm Water Permitting
  • National and State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES and SPDES) Permits
  • SARA/EPCRA Reporting
  • GAP Analysis
  • Regulatory Agency Mitigation and Support
  • Project Scheduling
  • Budget Review
  • Contractor Selection and Oversight

NEU-VELLE offers turnkey services for above or below ground storage tank projects, including new installations, routine maintenance and final closure:

  • Subsurface evaluation, detailed hydro geological investigation and ongoing monitoring
  • Tank and line leak testing
  • Product removal and tank cleaning
  • Tank demolition and closure
  • Tank surface preparation and coating
  • Secondary containment installation
  • New tank installation or tank replacement

Soil & Groundwater Investigation & Treatment

NEU-VELLE offers turnkey services for sites with contaminated soil and groundwater. Our programs specialize in soil and groundwater treatment systems to remediate sites contaminated with petroleum products, industrial chemicals and heavy metal contaminants.

Our Services Include:

  • Site history investigations
  • Work plans
  • Sampling and analysis plans
  • Subsurface investigations
  • UST and AST closure reports

Site investigations and characterization are accomplished by collecting appropriate site data using standard industry methods including:

  • Groundwater monitoring and sampling
  • Soil vapor surveys (passive and active)
  • Contaminant plume delineation
  • Slug tests and aquifer draw-down tests (pump tests)

If subsurface decontamination is confirmed, we can design and install a variety of remediation systems, working separately or in combination with each other. These systems include:

  • Pump and treat with stacked tower or low profile air stripping
  • Granular activated carbon treatment
  • Solid vapor extraction
  • Total fluids recovery
  • Air sparging

In addition to these traditional site remediation strategies, we have extensive technical expertise and specialized equipment to implement bio-remediation systems.

We can provide:

  • In-situ bio-remediation systems
  • Bio-reactor cell systems
  • Culturing tanks and transport/applications units
  • On site bench top bio-assessment capabilities

Investigation

  • Phase I Environmental Site Assessments
  • Phase II Environmental Site Assessments
  • Transaction Screens
  • Soil Vapor Investigations
  • Remedial Investigation

Facility Decontamination & Closer Services

NEU-VELLE’S ability to assume single source responsibility for projects involving a wide variety of tasks has made it attractive to clients seeking to close or decommission facilities no longer in use.

Facility Decontamination and Closure Services Include:

  • Demolition
  • Dismantlement
  • Asbestos abatement
  • Lead paint abatement
  • High pressure washing and hydro-lazing up to 20,000 psi
  • Floor and wall scabbing
  • HVAC system cleaning
  • Production line cleaning
  • Plating line or painting system decommissioning
  • Surface preparation and standard or specialty coating application
  • Sewer line video taping, inspection and cleaning

Emergency Spill Response

NEU-VELLE and its Partners work frequently on emergency spill sites by responding, containing, and remediating threats to life and property under Article 12 of NYS Navigation Law. We respond for NYS DEC as well as local law enforcement, emergency responders for emergency containment and cleanup in relation to transportation incidents and other spills.

We are fully equipped to handle both hazardous and non-hazardous material responses with our:

  • Level A, B, C and D Hazmat Teams
  • Spill Response Team
  • MUTCD Compliant Traffic Control
  • Code Vacuum Units
  • 20+ Emergency Spill Response Pieces
  • Certified Cold and Warm Water Divers
  • Air and Soil Monitoring Equipment
  • Warehouse Fully Stocked with Supplies

Our response teams work swiftly and efficiently with protecting the environment as our top priority. We specialize in commercial vehicle incidents including containment and remediation of petroleum products and identifying and proper handling of cargo with a highly trained crew in hazardous materials handling and remediation.



Hazardous Materials & Specialty Services

NEU-VELLE and its Partners regularly work in the field of Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) response as well as other specialty services. We routinely work for emergency service, governmental agencies, NYS DEC and private organizations. Our team provides a variety of services in the HAZMAT field including, but not limited to:

  • Level A, B, C and D Hazmat Teams
  • Cargo.Tank Truck Specialists
  • Drum & Waste Characterization
  • NYS Waste Haul Permitted
  • Code and Explosion Proof Vacuum Trucks
  • Industrial Spill Cleanup Services
  • Industrial Vacuuming Services
  • HAZMAT Decontamination Units
  • Confined Space Entry & Rescue Teams
  • Environmental Consulting

Our response teams with decades of experience work efficiently and safely to minimize impact and keep all personnel involved protected. We equip our technicians with the most up to date equipment, personal protective equipment (PPE) and frequent training to ensure they stay on the cutting edge of potential HAZMAT situations.