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Addressing wastewater treatment costs

You found a contaminant in your system. Whether this means you need to take immediate action, or you're preparing for upcoming regulation, we can help.

Get guidance on questions like:

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What are current state & federal regulations for the contaminant in my wastewater? Where are they heading?
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What should a wastewater system do once it detects contamination?
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What should a wastewater system do if the contamination source is unknown?
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What kind of treatment systems are effective at removing the contaminant?
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How much does chemical testing cost?
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How much does it cost to build and maintain plants to treat the wastewater?
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How can wastewater systems recover costs for treatment without passing that expense onto its ratepayers?
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“Like so many across the State of Maine, York Sewer District is concerned about the impact of these chemicals to our health, infrastructure, and finances. Therefore, we thought it critical to partner with SL Environmental on this unprecedented matter.”

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Phil Tucker

Superintendent of York Sewer District

How we help wastewater systems

Testing wastewater for contaminants
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Keep them up to date on where regulation is heading and how it may impact their water system
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Investigate the matter to determine whether there are grounds for a lawsuit; provide guidance and advice on potential litigation
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Assist clients who need to identify potential sources of contamination
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Help develop an effective communication strategy, whether that is to your municipality, city board leadership, ratepayers, or the community in general
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If a water system decides to pursue litigation to cover the costs related to water treatment, we will represent it against the chemical companies responsible for the contamination.

Some of our clients

York Sewer DistrictCity of Bangor MaineCity of Bangor Maine
York Sewer DistrictCity of Bangor MaineCity of Bangor Maine
York Sewer DistrictCity of Bangor MaineCity of Bangor Maine
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No upfront costs or retainer

We provide our services on a contingency fee basis. This allows water systems to retain us without any upfront or ongoing fees or litigation costs.

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Less work for your organization

Our extensive water litigation experience means we are more efficient with your time, reducing the burden of litigation on your staff.

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Commitment to our clients’ cause

We have the resources and experience to fight through trial and appeal, for as long as it takes to get the right results for you.

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Recover costs while protecting your community

We go after the big corporations that manufactured the contaminants, protecting both ratepayers and local communities.