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Environmental

Vickrey & Associates, Inc., has an excellent reputation in the community for our innovative and professional approach to clients and projects. Our environmental engineering and sustainable engineering services provide quality air, water and other resources for a livable and sustainable community. Areas of expertise include:

• Sustainable Engineering Solutions
• Wastewater Treatment Facilities
• Wastewater Discharge Permits
• Water Quality Studies
• Industrial Pretreatment Studies
• Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans
• Water Re-use
• Water Pollution Abatement Plans
• Ground and Surface Water Treatment
• Sludge Treatment/Alternative Use
• Environmental Assessments
• Wind Energy Farms
• Solar Array Projects
• Geothermal Power Plants

Sustainable Engineering Solutions Vickrey & Associates, Inc. (V&A) is committed to the charge towards economic, social and ecological sustainability. Our Sustainable Engineering Site Solutions solve complex site issues while maintaining the integrity of the environment, minimizing the impact on future generations, and incorporating economical considerations of the client. V&A engineers are focused on energy efficiency, resource conservation, and low-impact designs for industrial, institutional, medical and commercial facilities, residential developments, and public works projects. Our engineers develop innovative and environmentally sensitive designs for civil site improvements including: managing natural habitats, reducing fresh water consumption, promoting water recycling, improving the quality of storm water runoff - particularly over the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone, reducing storm water runoff peak discharge, preventing soil erosion, reducing off-site sediment transport, accounting for flood stage elevations, restoring the natural harmony of waterways, protecting surrounding property and wildlife, and preserving trees. Our Sustainable Engineering Site Solutions are designed to minimize disruption to the natural environment and reduce the use of non-renewable resources, while maintaining sound and economical business practices for the client. Sustainable Engineering Solutions can: Minimize disruption to the natural environment Reduce site disturbance Decrease the use of non-renewable resources Reduce waste Lessen the effects of post development runoff Decrease irrigation needs Encourage the use of recycled materials Reduce light pollution Save energy Reduce heat island effect Reduce negative impact on air quality

Rainwater Collection Tank   Benefits to the Client: Utility savings Tax deductions Reduce maintenance costs Rebates Lower operating costs Higher occupancy rates LEED certification Enhance property value Permeable Driveway

Sustainable Solutions
vegetative grass filter strips natural boulder retaining walls runoff detention basins native and adaptive vegetation partially- or fully-shaded outdoor lighting alternative transportation signage use of on-site and recycled materials energy efficient roofs shaded parking lots	rainwater catchments permeable driveways building-mounted solar panels foam insulation integrated pest management plans erosion control plans landscape management plans recyclable materials