NESA (Environmental Consultants) services

Emissions to the environment are generally controlled by mandatory regulation such as effluent discharge licence, IPC or IPPC licence, waste permit, waste licence, etc.

Proper treatment and disposal of used water from any activity is essential to prevent adverse environmental impact and to ensure compliance with specified emission limit values. Our expertise in wastewater treatment is well recognized and nesa can: Provide advice on process design and operation of wastewater treatment systems. Assess existing systems, optimise their performance, and develop cost effective plans for upgrading or extending existing plants where necessary. Audit process areas to help develop waste reduction programmes, and in many cases overcome the need for extending a wastewater treatment plant.

Water used to fight fire can be a major cause of pollution. Nesa can: Assess the environmental risk from contaminated firewater in the event of a fire. Assess and define the requirement for firewater retention facilities. Prepare emergency response procedures to minimise environmental and corporate risk.

Identification, management and control of waste aspects of an activity are essential to minimise waste production and is often a requirement of IPC/IPPC licences, waste permits or waste licences. Nesa can: Develop a tailored waste management system. Identify, manage and control waste aspects of an activity. Provide support for the operation of a waste management system.

Nesa is experienced in advising on land reclamation or waste removal from illegal sites, and will help to ensure that correct environmental considerations are taken. We can: Carry out any environmental assessments required by regulatory authorities. Provide site layouts and site contour drawings. Provide professional advise on permits or licences needed to carryout the activity. Act as a liason between the client and the relevant regulatory authority.

Nesa has vast experience in implementing proper controls and employing appropriate technology to eliminate odour nuisances arising from activities. Nesa can: Assess the problem and recommend a solution. Provide professional advice on the proper controls and odour abatement technologies suitable for your activity. Model odour emissions.

Computerised mathematical modelling is ideal for assessing likely impacts of air-borne pollutants and for assessing effects of reduced emissions. Using AERMOD or ISCST3 nesa can: model a variety of parameters and situations to ensure compliance with licence requirements or as part of an IPC/IPPC licence application. Define appropriate stack height for combustion or abatement systems to ensure compliance with ambient air quality standards or specified ground level concentrations.

Monitoring of daytime and nighttime environmental noise levels can often be required to ensure compliance with specified noise limits, while monitoring of occupational noise levels may also be required to protect staff and ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations. Nesa can: Design and implement a suitable noise monitoring programme. Assess compliance with regulations and mandatory limits. Provide advice for noise reduction programmes and remedial action.

Recording, reporting and access to environmental data and information are essential elements of any environmental management system, particularly in the single medial or IPC/IPPC Licences, Waste License or Permit and the GHG Emissions Scheme. Nesa provides a secure web based interactive environmental management system whereby clients can: Input monitoring data required by their licence or permit on-line on a password protected system. Produce reports required by regulatory authorities at the click of a button. Have ongoing support and advice from nesa to ensure compliance with their licence or permit.