Wastewater

Strategic Environmental Analysis , L.C. (SEA) is an environmental management consulting firm that serves clients in the hazardous waste, radioactive waste, solid waste, recycling and wastewater fields by analyzing the impact of business, regulatory and technology factors on the environmental services marketplace, and by devising strategies to cope with future market conditions. SEA's areas of practice include custom market surveys, due diligence investigations, regulatory analysis, expert witness testimony and litigation support, and technology assessments, multi-client research, and policy development and representation projects. <Expert Witness/Litigation Support>

The links listed below summarize some of SEA’s recent and historical Waste Water projects, which principally focus on the impacts of the Federal Clean Water Act, and its relationship to Federal Hazardous Waste laws:

Assessment of HDPE Pipe For Water Supply and Wastewater Management

Conducted a regional assessment of the HDPE pipe business for both water supply and wastewater applications.  Study involved the identification of all likely competitors and the strength and weakness of each, the areas of strongest demand by both pipe diameter and type of application, and the posture of each firm toward merger or acquisition.

Biosolids Management 

Conducted a detailed study of the U.S. Biosolids Management and Equipment Market including:  profiling  of key companies; identification of all relevant supply and demand factors; and, analysis of key Federal and local regulatory trends.  Report was used by senior management of a multi-national corporation to assess likely success of market entry.

Biosolids Management II

Performed an update of previous study of the U.S. Biosolids Management and Equipment Market. Report was used by senior management of a multinational corporation to assess likely success of market entry

Central Wastewater Treatment Facilities

Developed policy and comments on EPA’s proposal to revise regulatory standards for  Central Wastewater Treatment Facilities.

Clean Water Act Regulations

 Incorporated analysis of relevant Clean Water Act requirements in numerous due diligence and expert case work since 1994.

Harbor Dredge Materials and Wastewater Management 

Conducted two comprehensive regional assessments of harbor dredge materials management market and related wastewater disposition issues.  Studies resulted in the calculation of  supply and demand curves based upon upcoming contracts and available treatment capacity in the region.  Reports were used by private investment group to assess investment potential.

Wastewater Litigation Expert Regulatory Support 

Provided expert support in two cases involving apparent violations of local, state, and/or Federal Clean Water Act requirements.  Cases involved research and analysis of all applicable CWA requirements and local rules, and selected research into the effects of the chemical and biological agents involved.  Both cases were resolved to the satisfaction of the client group.

Historical Projects

Dry Cleaning Waste
Legal Challenge to State Facility Siting Requirements
Plant Wide Water/Waste Water Management Planning (TX, WA, CO, FL)
Potable Water Treatment Development & Design (CO)
Solid Waste/Liquid Waste Management Planning (Republic of South Africa)
Waste Water Treatment Facility Development & Design (WA)
Zero Discharge Waste Water Treatment System Design (AZ)