Thinking of buying a property? You might benefit from a pre-purchase inspection for the property transaction, this could be important due to your health and safety and to safeguard your investment. If a property has had a mold issue in the past, and it was not properly remediated by the previous owners, then there could...
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Land Development Activities
What is “Land Development Activities”? Land development activities tend to refer to the process of transforming raw land into a usable and functional section of land which is then ready for property development, whether that be industrial, commercial or residential. This process involves a variety of activities including site planning, design, engineering, construction, and project...
Stormwater Discharge and Spill Prevention Plans
What is Stormwater Discharge? Stormwater discharge refers to the runoff water that results from precipitation or excess water such as melting snow, which ends up in storm drains or natural bodies of water such as rivers, ponds and lakes. Stormwater discharge can carry a variety of pollutants which can negatively impact not just the water...
Environmental Consultants: When do you need one?
There are numerous reasons why you may require an environmental consultant. These reasons range from commercial property transactions, property development services, environmental liability assessments, groundwater and soil monitoring, remediation, indoor air quality concerns and staying compliant with the many governing regulations and authorities. Below we explore why you may need an environmental consultant as well...
Mill Creek Environmental: Our Year in Review, 2022
It’s that time again where we take a look back on 2022 and all that happened for us this past year. In 2022 we began to feel some sense of normality as the Coronavirus Pandemic started to settle down a little bit more, and we were back in full swing to kickstart the year. “We...
What Is Environmental Due Diligence and Why Is It Important?
What is Environmental Due Diligence? At Mill Creek Environmental, property transaction due diligence is an investigation which we undertake where we ensure our client is not engaging in a transaction that may have potential environmental contamination or adjoining property issues. These can include problems such as unseen soil or groundwater contamination. It is an essential...
Mill Creek Environmental: Experience You Can Trust, Service You Can Count On
Our Strength Is In Our People… Our mission at Mill Creek Environmental is that we commit to being at the forefront of establishing new standards in regards to client services, professional and knowledgeable associates, and practical solutions to improve upon the sustainability of our communities and the global environment. Through years of assisting industrial, commercial...
Services Offered from our Florida Office
From our office in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, Mill Creek Environmental serves as the top environmental consultant company serving Tallahassee, Florida and the surrounding areas. Tallahassee is home of Florida State University, Florida A & M, and the hub for the Big Bends’ region for trade and agriculture industries. We provide this historic area with...
Soil, Groundwater & Vapor Remediation Services
What are Remediation Services? Over the past 20 years, Mill Creek Environmental has assisted clients to remediate contamination that has reached the soil, groundwater and cases where vapors have become dangerous to people and/or the environment. Unfortunately, soil, groundwater and vapor contamination is real, and can occur as a result of the storage and use...
Supporting Georgia River Network’s Paddle Georgia River Adventures
Every year Mill Creek Environmental sponsors great causes close to our hearts. This year, we are extremely proud to sponsor Georgia River Network’s Paddle Georgia River Adventures. So far in 2022, Georgia River Network have hosted seven river adventures and helped nearly 300 people experience Georgia’s rivers, including the Alapaha, Ohoopee, Yellow, Alcovy and Etowah...
Spring Evaluation & Development: Can You Bottle Your Water?
Does your land have a natural spring or well? Have you ever wondered whether your spring water is suitable for bottling? At Mill Creek Environmental, our extensive experience in spring evaluation and management includes spring location, evaluation, development, permitting, protection and long term spring and well management. In the Southeastern United States and Canada, we...
Erosion Control Planning: LDA & NPDES permits, Level 3 Soil Surveys & Septic Design
If you are planning to disturb more than an acre of land, you are required to obtain a Land Disturbing Activity (LDA) permit. When applying for a LDA permit and submitting a Notice of Intent (NOI) under the applicable National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Permit, you are required to satisfy several criteria. Two...
Why is a Stucco Inspection Important?
Mill Creek Environmental offers professional stucco inspections and with years of experience and knowledge, you can be confident in our analysis of your stucco property. What is Stucco? The exterior cladding of a property may have Hard Coat Stucco or Synthetic Stucco, most commonly known as EIFS (Exterior Insulation & Finish System). Hard Coat Stucco...
Indoor Air Quality: Frequently Asked Questions
Why Might you Need to Test Your Indoor Air Quality? Good air quality is imperative for the safety of your family members and employees, in your existing home or business or a property that you are looking to purchase. Indoor Air Testing is how you ensure good air quality. What Causes Poor Air Quality? Poor...
Frequently Asked Questions: Wetland Delineation
How is Wetland Delineation done? Wetland boundaries are established by physically walking the property, visually observing the biological species present and physically sampling the soils. Why is a Wetland Delineation Important? Wetlands are vitally important to our ecosystem and are protected by the Army Corp of Engineers. Before any land disturbance activity begins it is...
Frequently Asked Questions: Underground Storage Tanks
How do I know if it is time to replace my Underground Storage Tank? There are several general reasons to consider replacing an Underground Storage Tank (UST) including: UST Failures – A UST must be closed or replaced due to a leak that cannot be repaired. State regulations may not allow repairs to USTs and...
MCE Year In Review 2021
Like all businesses, we too were optimistic that the year 2021 was going to be a fresh start. A year without the challenges of dealing with a worldwide pandemic, much less a local one. Well as it turned out, the powers that be had something different in store for us all. Again, we faced the...
Asbestos Inspection
An Asbestos Inspection Report is very informative and gives you the information you need to know regarding any Asbestos Containing Materials that were found during the inspection and how those materials should safely be removed. Below is a sample of an Executive Asbestos Summary, a list of terms you will find throughout an asbestos report,...
How to Avoid the Dangers of Asbestos
It can be difficult to truly understand how harmful asbestos can be. To avoid the dangers of asbestos there are some things you can do to limit your exposure: Identify Potential Asbestos Containing Materials Safe Handling and Removal of Asbestos Find Alternatives to Asbestos Containing Materials Identifying Asbestos Products Identifying materials that may contain asbestos...
All About Asbestos
What is Asbestos? Asbestos is a mineral fiber that occurs in rock and soil. There are six unique minerals identified as chrysotile, amosite, crocidolite, anthophyllite, tremolite and actinolite that belongs to the serpentine and amphibole families. Chrysotile (white asbestos) is the most commonly used form of asbestos. Where does Asbestos come from? Asbestos can be found naturally...
What is the Difference Between a Phase I and Phase II Site Assessment?
The scenario: You’ve found the perfect location for commercial property and you have decided it is the right time to purchase. It is an exciting time for the business, but when your contractor arrives he discovers an environmental hazard underneath your property. This could quickly become a costly error in judgment. Where it went wrong:...
When is a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Needed?
The scenario: You’ve found the perfect location for commercial property and you have decided it is the right time to purchase. It is an exciting time for the business, but when your contractor arrives he discovers an environmental hazard underneath your property. This could quickly become a costly error in judgment. Where it went wrong:...
