Environmental Engineering for Real Estate

Petroleum Tank Compliance and Remediation

Vieau Associates has the engineering and hydrogeologic expertise to assist and resolve regulatory compliance challenges and investigate and remediate leaks at petroleum retail and bulk distribution facilities. Services include:

Compliance and Engineering

  • Abandonment of underground storage tanks

  • Plans, specifications and installation monitoring of new or upgraded tanks (underground or aboveground).

  • SPCC plans.

Investigation and Remediation

  • Limited or full scope site investigation.

  • Soil excavation, treatment and disposal.

  • Remediation system design, installation, long-term operation and maintenance, and regulatory reporting.

  • System decommissioning and closure.

  • Reimbursement applications and representation.

Voluntary Cleanup Program Assistance

Vieau Associates assists buyers, sellers and developers in expediting petroleum release investigation and cleanup through the voluntary programs developed for property transfer and redevelopment. We help:

  • Define the problem in the context of proposed land use.

  • Apply risk-based site characterization and cleanup criteria to establish cleanup goals.

  • Prepare development response action plans.

  • Secure regulatory approvals and liability assurances.

  • Seek maximum reimbursement of eligible cleanup costs.

Among the other services offered by Vieau Associates are: