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Environmental Consultants in Charlotte, NC

Environmental Consultants Serving Charlotte and the Surrounding Region

NOVA Engineering's Charlotte environmental consultants support commercial real estate transactions and redevelopment across the greater Charlotte region.

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Understanding the Importance of Environmental Consulting

There are more than 24,000 pages of federal regulations designed to protect the environment, and North Carolina has additional state regulations that can be even more stringent. NOVA's professional consulting services are essential for navigating these complex areas of compliance.

In Charlotte, understanding environmental conditions is particularly important given the region's rapid growth and diverse industrial heritage. Whether you're acquiring commercial property in Uptown, redeveloping industrial sites along the rail corridors, or ensuring facility compliance, understanding potential environmental liabilities protects your investment and supports informed decision-making.

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Why Industry Leaders Choose NOVA

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Transactional Expertise

Our environmental professionals conduct thorough Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments that meet ASTM standards and satisfy lender requirements. We identify recognized environmental conditions, evaluate potential liabilities, and provide clear recommendations to support property transactions throughout.
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Remediation Services

When contamination is identified, we don't just assess, we solve. Our team develops remedial action plans, designs cleanup systems, and manages site remediation to achieve regulatory closure. We work with Georgia EPD and federal agencies to navigate the path from contamination to compliance efficiently and cost-effectively.
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Compliance Support

Our involvement extends across the full spectrum of environmental compliance. We provide hazardous waste management, air and water permitting, underground storage tank services, and ongoing monitoring to ensure your operations meet all applicable federal and state requirements.

Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments

A Phase I ESA reviews a property's history through records, aerial photographs, and a site visit to identify recognized environmental conditions. When warranted, our Phase II assessments use soil and groundwater sampling to confirm and delineate impacts. For the difference between the two, see our guide on Phase 1 vs. Phase 2 assessments. All assessments meet ASTM E1527 and E1903 and satisfy lender and CERCLA requirements.

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1. Phase I Site Assessment

Non-intrusive investigation that reviews historical records, regulatory databases, and site conditions to identify recognized environmental conditions. This assessment establishes whether potential contamination concerns warrant further investigation and satisfies CERCLA innocent landowner defense requirements.
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2. Phase II Site Assessment

Intrusive investigation involving soil, groundwater, and soil gas sampling to evaluate recognized environmental conditions identified during Phase I. Laboratory analysis determines the presence, nature, and extent of contamination to inform transaction decisions and remediation planning.
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3. Remediation/Corrective Action

Developing and implementing cleanup strategies to address confirmed contamination. We prepare remedial action plans, design treatment systems, and manage remediation activities to achieve NCDEQ closure and restore properties to productive use.
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4. Hazardous Assessment

Evaluating buildings for asbestos-containing materials, lead-based paint, mold, radon, and other hazardous substances. Our industrial hygienists conduct surveys, prepare management plans, and design abatement specifications to protect occupant health and ensure regulatory compliance.
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5. Compliance

Supporting ongoing facility operations through environmental compliance auditing, permit preparation, and regulatory agency coordination. We help clients maintain compliance with RCRA, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and state environmental requirements.

Environmental Compliance

Our environmental team has extensive knowledge of federal and state regulations, as well as technical skills and analytical abilities to develop solutions for complex environmental challenges. Key areas to focus include:

  • Industrial hazardous waste
  • Solid waste management
  • Facility environmental compliance
  • Transactional due diligence
  • Industrial hygiene
  • Asbestos & Lead-Based Paint (ACM & LBP)
  • Underground Storage Tanks (UST)
  • Soil, Groundwater, and Soil Gas

Brownfield Redevelopment

Through North Carolina's Brownfields Program, NOVA prepares the assessment and works with NCDEQ toward a Brownfields Agreement, providing the liability protection that makes impacted parcels financeable and buildable.

Environmental Site Assessments

In most cases, environmental contamination and its liabilities are the sole responsibility of the property owner. Because of this significant risk, an environmental site assessment is an essential service provided by NOVA's environmental professionals.

The environmental transactional due diligence involves three different phases of an environmental site assessment intended to identify any recognized environmental conditions, determine the extent of the environmental risks, and develop a plan to bring the property into compliance.

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NOVA Engineering strives to exceed expectations. Let us become your trusted partner for all your environmental consulting needs.

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Environmental Consulting Challenges and Solutions in Charlotte

Charlotte's rapid growth and industrial heritage create specific environmental consulting challenges. From Uptown mixed-use developments to South End redevelopment projects, Mecklenburg County requires specialized expertise to identify and address environmental concerns.

  • Conducting environmental due diligence for commercial and industrial property transactions in Charlotte's active real estate market, identifying recognized environmental conditions from former textile mills, dry cleaners, and petroleum facilities that could affect property value or create post-acquisition liabilities.
  • Supporting brownfield redevelopment throughout the Charlotte region by navigating North Carolina's Brownfields Program, preparing corrective action plans, and achieving regulatory closure that transforms contaminated industrial properties into productive commercial and mixed-use developments.
  • Managing underground storage tank compliance including tank removal, site assessment, and remediation of petroleum-contaminated soil and groundwater, addressing legacy UST issues common at former service stations and fleet facilities throughout the Charlotte metropolitan area.

NOVA's Environmental Service Projects

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Powdercoat Facility Phase II Environmental Assessment

Client: Confidential Client NOVA Engineering and Environmental, LLC was selected to perform a Phase II…

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Howard F. Curren Advanced Waste Water Treatment Plant

Client: City of Tampa Modifications were made to the main entry and driveway for the…

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Beacon Lakes Landfill Assessment and Reclamation

Project: Beacon Lakes Landfill Assessment and Reclamation, Doral, FL Client: Prologis A NOVA client recently…

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Whether you're conducting due diligence for a property acquisition, addressing contamination concerns, or maintaining facility compliance, our environmental consulting team has the expertise to guide you through complex regulatory requirements and deliver practical solutions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment required?
Phase I ESAs are typically required by lenders for commercial real estate transactions to satisfy CERCLA innocent landowner defense requirements. They're also recommended when acquiring industrial properties, properties with a history of commercial use, or sites where environmental contamination may be a concern. The assessment identifies recognized environmental conditions that could represent potential liabilities.
What happens if contamination is found during a Phase II assessment?
If the Phase II investigation confirms contamination, our team evaluates the nature and extent of the problem and develops remediation options. We work with you to understand the implications for your transaction or project, coordinate with Georgia EPD as needed, and develop cost-effective strategies to address the contamination, whether through active remediation, monitored natural attenuation, or risk-based closure approaches.
Does NOVA provide asbestos and lead paint testing?
Yes, our industrial hygiene team conducts comprehensive hazardous building material surveys including asbestos-containing materials, lead-based paint, mold, and radon. We provide testing, prepare management plans, design abatement specifications, and perform oversight and clearance sampling to ensure safe removal when renovation or demolition is planned.