Pollution control technologies play a vital role in reducing harmful emissions from industrial processes, enhancing air and water quality, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Pollution control laws at various levels of government are critical to enforcing emission limits, protecting public health, and preserving the environment.
Federal pollution control requirements come primarily from the Clean Air Act, including New Source Performance Standards (NSPS), National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP), and the Best Available Control Technology (BACT) and Lowest Achievable Emission Rate (LAER) reviews required under New Source Review. The Clean Water Act sets comparable technology-based limits for wastewater discharges. State and local agencies often add requirements such as reasonably available control technology (RACT) in nonattainment areas and air toxics limits, so the right control strategy depends on both the equipment and the jurisdiction.
ACHIEVE ENVIRONMENTAL Can Help
ACHIEVE ENVIRONMENTAL assists industries, municipalities, and businesses in meeting regulatory standards, managing environmental impacts, and implementing pollution control technologies.
Services
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Air quality monitoring
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Environmental compliance audits
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Environmental impact assessments
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Environmental training and education
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Pollution control system evaluation and recommendations, including:
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Activated carbon filters
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Baghouse filters
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Electrostatic precipitators (ESPs)
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Flares
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HEPA filters
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Odor control, including:
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Biofiltration
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Chemical oxidation
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Masking agents
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Thermal oxidation
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Wet and dry scrubbers
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Evaluating a control device, facing a new emission limit, or dealing with an odor complaint? Send us your equipment details and we’ll help you compare options.