Nationwide Emergency Stormwater Management Services
Minimizing Environmental Harm and Liability
Hazards can quickly reach a stormwater system and can be extremely harmful to the environment. But with immediate and proper emergency stormwater response services from AQUALIS, you have access to our emergency response team to reduce environmental harm and minimize possible liability.
A Stormwater Management Plan Will Reduce Risk
An effective stormwater management program will assess the potential risks for spills at your site, prepare a spill prevention plan and create contingencies for a quick and appropriate emergency response in the event of a spill. As a property owner, it is critical to have an emergency response plan in place. Without it, the harmful effects of the spill can significantly impact your SCM investment, your business, and the environment in minutes.
Immediate Stormwater Response
Our stormwater emergency response team is readily available. Call 855-480-1273 for immediate assistance. Every moment you wait risks further damage to the environment and your stormwater system and puts you at risk of being held liable for those damages. We can help you with the proper response procedures that will minimize impact to the environment and follow proper regulatory communication protocols.
When Do You Need Emergency Stormwater Management Services?
Not every stormwater issue can wait for the soonest available service call. Emergency stormwater management services are available to existing AQUALIS clients when a stormwater problem poses an immediate threat to your property, compliance status or surrounding environment. If you are not a client yet and are looking for ongoing stormwater coverage that includes emergency response, contact us to get started. Common examples of emergency situations include flooding from a blocked or collapsed pipe, a spill or chemical release that has entered your drainage system, infrastructure failures like a sinkhole or washed-out outlet structure or stormwater contamination events.
How AQUALIS Delivers Emergency Stormwater Services
When a stormwater emergency happens, response time and expertise are everything. We provide emergency stormwater services to our existing clients at commercial and industrial facilities across the country, backed by a network of field crews available 24/7 and the equipment necessary to address urgent conditions quickly and efficiently.
Our team is trained to determine the scope of an emergency once we arrive, determine what actions need priority to limit environmental exposure and execute emergency stormwater repairs with minimal disruption to operations. Whether the situation requires a trenchless pipe repair, sinkhole stabilization or emergency spill containment services for stormwater contamination, AQUALIS has the personnel and resources to respond properly. We also oversee all required regulatory communication and post-event documentation, so your facility is protected from both the immediate threat and compliance consequences that could follow.
Types of Emergency Stormwater Repairs and Services
AQUALIS offers a full range of emergency stormwater repairs and response services for commercial and industrial industries, including:
- Emergency spill containment services for stormwater contamination, like deployment of containment booms, absorbents and temporary diversions to stop pollutants from entering local water supplies.
- Emergency vactor and jetting services to remove blockages in pipes to maintain water flow.
- Trenchless emergency pipe repairs to restore water flow and structural integrity.
- Emergency erosion control to stop slopes from failing, as well as pond banks and outlet structures.
- CCTV pipe inspections to locate the source of an underground failure.
- Post-event stormwater sampling and water quality testing to better comply with regulatory reporting.
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The detached pipe on this property allowed water to flow freely over unprotected soil, leading to the massive eroded area.
Severe Outlet Erosion | Athens, Georgia
AQUALIS stormwater professionals inspected a retail property and found severe damage to multiple catch basins, necessitating repairs to prevent environmental liability and ensure site operations.
Catch Basin Spray Cast | Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
We Are Ready When You Need Us Most
Stormwater emergencies do not wait for business hours, and neither do we. Whether you have an active spill on your hands or a Notice of Violation that calls for immediate attention, our nationwide team is ready around the clock to respond to your existing client calls. If you are not yet a client, contact us today to establish a service relationship and ensure your facility has the emergency stormwater response services you need, when you need them.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Stormwater Emergency Response
Where can I find emergency stormwater management services for flood prevention?
AQUALIS provides emergency stormwater management services to existing clients at commercial and industrial properties throughout the country. If you are not currently an AQUALIS client, contact us today to establish a service relationship and gain access to our emergency response team.
What qualifies as a stormwater emergency?
Any condition that poses an immediate threat to safety, compliance or site operations, such as pipe collapses, sudden sinkholes or severe flooding, is a common example of an emergency situation.
Does AQUALIS provide emergency spill containment services for stormwater contamination?
Yes, AQUALIS deploys emergency spill containment services for stormwater contamination events, using booms, sorbents and temporary diversion structures to stop pollutants from entering local waterways.
What are top-rated services for emergency water contamination testing?
AQUALIS provides stormwater sampling and water quality testing as part of its emergency response services, coordinated with laboratory analysis to support permit compliance.
What emergency stormwater repairs does AQUALIS perform?
AQUALIS performs trenchless pipe repairs, catch basin stabilization, emergency erosion control, sinkhole remediation, vactor cleaning, outlet structure repair and more.
How quickly can AQUALIS respond?
AQUALIS maintains a network of nationwide field crews on call around the clock to prioritize urgent mobilization and limit environmental exposure and damage.
Can AQUALIS help prevent a Notice of Violation after an emergency event?
Yes, AQUALIS assists with regulatory communication and documentation after emergency events to document prompt corrective action and minimize enforcement risk.
What should I do immediately after a stormwater emergency?
Call AQUALIS at 855-480-1273. Avoid disturbing the affected area, document conditions with photos if safe to do so and do not attempt to redirect contaminated water without professional guidance.