Preliminary Site Development Evaluation

EMS can perform a comprehensive site evaluation to provide you with a professional assessment of development issues that need to be addressed. Our trained professionals will evaluate your property and building sites with an eye towards wetlands, geohazards, hazmat, stormwater, drainage and zoning issues. We can save you time and money by helping you locate a site for your septic drainfield correctly, the first time. Let us provide you with the confidence that the first evaluation will be the only evaluation you will need.

Soil, Geology & Ground Water Investigations

Geological Hazard Assessment

Obtaining a Geological Hazard Assessment can safeguard your development project from danger caused by geological phenomena such as landslides and unstable soils, as well as seismic-related hazards. EMS has professional geologists on staff to help you locate the best site for your development project.

Soil Evaluation for Septic Drainfield Location

The location of your septic drainfield is one of the most important parts of your project development. Soil type and water table will often dictate that only one place is acceptable for the location of the septic drainfield. Without a septic permit, you cannot get a building permit. Do not make the mistake of excavating before you know where to locate your drainfield!

Wetlands

Wetlands are areas where saturation with water is the dominant factor determining the nature of soil development and the types of plant and animal communities living in the soil and on its surface. If you have a wetland on your property, you will be required to delineate its boundaries before you begin to build. EMS can provide you with a professional Wetland Delineation for submittal to the local regulatory authorities. EMS professionals can provide a plan to mitigate for and replace wetland areas that you would like to build on by assisting you with the preparation of a Removal/Fill Permit.

Detailed Design & Consulting

Septic System

One-fourth of the households in the United States use a septic system for wastewater disposal. Environmental Management Systems has provided clients with professional wastewater treatment system designs since 1998 and has provided designs for projects that range from small single-family residences, to mobile home parks, churches, youth camps, restaurants, schools and sub-divisions. Our professionals can help you meet the challenges of a difficult site, maintain compliance with environmental regulations and enhance the value of your land.

Stormwater Management / Drainage Issues

Stormwater is rain or snow melt that runs off the land and into streams, rivers, and lakes. Stormwater that runs through sites of industrial activity may pick up pollutants and transport them into waterways. As part of the Clean Water Act, the USEPA has directed state and local jurisdictions to require operators of industrial sites to file Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP). As a homeowner or builder in the City of Portland, you are required to use vegetated surface facilities to treat and infiltrate stormwater on the property where the stormwater runoff is created. Environmental Management Systems' staff of professionals can help you navigate the complex world of stormwater management.

Erosion & Sediment Control Plans (ESCP)

Before construction can take place on your property, all jurisdictions require you to apply for an Erosion & Sediment Control permit accompanied by a plan showing how you will mitigate erosion and control sediment runoff during excavation. Our experienced professionals can develop an Erosion & Sediment Control Plan (ESCP) to accompany your permit application, a plan that meets all regulatory & environmental requirements.

Performance Monitoring

Septic System Inspection / Evaluation

Often, Banks, SBA and other Lending Institutions require Inspections upon Property Transfer to demonstrate due dilligence. Our Wastewater Professionals are standing by to help locate and evaluate your existing septic system. We can provide inspections of the tank(s), treatment system and drainfield and then provide you with a system evaluation and "As-built" drawings.

Septic System Operation, Monitoring & Maintenance

Whether you have a standard system, sand filter, gravel filter or advanced treatment technology, our Certified DEQ Maintenance Providers can keep your septic system running in top form while meeting your permit requirements.

Does your septic permit require an Operations & Maintenance Manual? Our staff of professionals can inspect & evaluate your system and prepare an Operation & Maintenance Manual acceptable by the Department of Environmental Quality.

Septic System Troubleshooting & Repair

Septic Systems last longest when they are regularly maintained. If your septic system has been out of site and mind, it may not be working as designed. Perhaps water is surfacing in your drainfield or alarms have been sounding that indicate a problem with your treatment system or tanks. Environmental Management Systems' staff of trained professionals can quickly locate problems and offer solutions.

Stormwater Permit Monitoring Inspections

Do you have a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System 1200Z or 1200C? Our Certified Erosion & Sediment Control Lead (CESCL) inspectors can provide ongoing inspections required by these permits.

Hazardous Material / Waste Management

Our trained and experienced professionals are standing by to help you with your hazardous waste problems. We can manage the investigation & excavation of contaminated soil and the transportation & disposal of hazardous waste. EMS can provide remedial investigations, feasibility studies, action plans and waste management programs. Contact us and let us tell you how we can help you bring your business into environmental compliance with staff trainings & staff manual development.

Regulatory Agencies are now focusing beyond mere code enforcement to criminal prosecution of repeat violators. EMS provides consulting and compliance assistance for investigation, clean-up, management, staff training and monitoring of hazardous materials and solid wastes. EMS priority is to assist our clients to achieve business success & regulatory compliance, while protecting the health and environment. EMS personnel have over 50 years of combined expertise in this area.