P.E. LaMoreaux & Associates, Inc. (PELA) services

Groundwater plays an important role in many environmental investigations, either as a resource to be protected or as a transport mechanism for contamination.

Surface waters are highly susceptible to contamination from a variety of sources both above and below ground. Many cities and industries were constructed along rivers due to their uses as transportation and as a water supply for drinking and process water.

Over the last several decades, PELA has established an outstanding reputation for providing sound litigation support services. In today’s legal environment, legal issues span a broad scope of specific areas of practice. Should your current or next case include technical or regulatory environmental, geotechnical, or engineering questions, a sound and credible expert is the key to bolstering your case.

Historical preservation of our nation’s history has been a regulatory concern of State and Federal governments since the rapid development that took place in the 1950s.

PELA GeoEnvironmental professionals are internationally recognized experts in the geology and hydrology of karst aquifers. Karst areas present unique hydrogeologic and engineering challenges because they are often characterized by sinkholes, underground (cave) streams, and major springs. PELA has performed major investigations of karst areas for environmental and engineering purposes around the world.

Understanding local and regional groundwater conditions is an important aspect of many commercial and industrial site investigations. The staff of PELA GeoEnvironmental includes hydrogeologists who have studied groundwater issues throughout the United States and a number of foreign nations.

At PELA, we make sure Federal compliance isn’t an obstacle, but a completed step in your next project. In recent decades, Federal regulations have had an increasing role in development and construction projects. PELA has assisted numerous engineers, contractors, developers, and corporations with Federal regulatory compliance issues, whether it is in the performance of required assessments or the completion of typical project work while ensuring the preservation of Federally protected sites.

State regulations can many times be stricter than Federal regulations governing the same issue. At PELA, our professionals have experience navigating the environmental regulations of States from the Atlantic to Pacific Coasts.

Environmental Site Assessments have become a routine part of commercial real estate transactions and environmental investigations. To avoid liability, a qualified professional should be retained to perform a thorough assessment.