Water & Environment Preparing for the future
Implementing sustainable business solutions In a world increasingly focused on energy efficiencies, water usage, climate change, sustainable practices, global supply chains, as well as health and safety, organizations are faced with the challenges of implementing sustainable business practices while mitigating risk and enforcing regulatory compliance requirements. WSP USA s water and environment practice delivers pragmatic, innovative and viable solutions to address the most complex challenges our clients face. We bring together a diverse set of core services, a deep understanding of the regulatory landscape and our comprehensive network of engineers, scientists and consultants to provide you with a single source for all of your environmental, sustainability, and water needs. Our reputation is built on enabling our clients to successfully manage risk within their operations, mitigate environmental obligations related to legacy sites or facilities, address resiliency and sustainability concerns, and plan for the future. Our talented staff of problem-solvers are the foundation of WSP USA. These individuals have been instrumental in the development and growth of our organization through the passion for their work, anticipating trends, collabrating and understanding the local needs of clients. We partner with clients to help communities thrive today and provide the framework to shape a sustainable future for our society.
4,500 Water & environment professionals globally 93% Repeat clients
01 Local knowledge backed by global expertise Across the world, our water and environment teams work with clients on both multinational and site-specific programs. Through our international network of more than 4,500 engineers, scientists and consultants, we are unconstrained by discipline-based or geographic divisions every client has access to the entire technical resources of our firm. 01 Developed a sustainability master plan for the 580-acre Stockholm Royal Seaport Development. 02 Hydrogeologists provide groundwater sampling at client sites around the world. 03 Ongoing delivery of environmental investigation, remediation, environmental compliance and due diligence services to a U.S. petroleum transporttion company.
02 03 Our team has assisted over 100 clients develop greenhouse gas (GHG), water, and waste inventories and implement reduction strategies in operations and the supply chain. We have guided clients in their response to CDP s annual questionnaires for over a decade, and are proud to be an accredited consultancy for CDP s climate change, water, and cities programs.
Services WSP USA delivers a broad range of water and environment services to clients in the U.S. and across the globe. We implement cost-effective and sustainable solutions to meet the changing needs and challenges our clients face. Our top priority is to help our clients succeed. We take the time to understand our clients' business to provide outcomes that are timely, accurate and add value.
Environment Organizations are changing the ways in which they operate in light of heightened environmental awareness, public concerns about sustainable development and stringent environmental protection laws and regulations. From offices across the U.S., our environment professionals are part of an international team of specialists that draw upon their decades of experience to bring innovative solutions to our client s most difficult business and technical challenges. These individuals are the foundation of WSP USA and have been instrumental in building our reputation by helping clients successfully minimize operational vulnerabilities, manage legacy issues by mitigating the risks posed by historical contamination and land use, and deliver cost-effective, sustainable outcomes. We advise clients on a range of environmental matters and are a single source provider that offers a broad range of services to cover air, land, and water. Our services include: Acoustics, vibration and air quality Due diligence/transaction services Environmental compliance Health and safety Site investigation and remediation Above: Recognized for excellence in brownfield redevelopment, the Southeast Federal Center/Yards project was the recipient of the People s Choice Award and the EPA Region 3 winner in the Phoenix Awards competition.
Sustainability & energy Governments and businesses are facing significant and ongoing change from megatrends such as population growth, urbanization, climate change, resource constraints, and changing consumer demand. WSP USA's multidisciplinary team helps clients understand these complex issues while unlocking opportunities to reduce cost, create brand value and mitigate risk across the value chain. We help build more resilient organizations that can thrive in a dynamic global market. We support some of the world s leading organizations by developing robust sustainability programs and strategies. We measure and manage operational and product-level performance, deploy innovative technologies to reduce impact, promote growth of alternative sources of energy and address risk in the supply chain. Our services include: Climate preparedness, adaptation and resiliency GHG and resource management Life cycle assessments Product compliance management Sustainable energy Sustainability strategy Above: Supported Sacramento Municipal Utility District in assessing risks from climate change, and developing a strategic response to reduce vulnerability and increase climate preparedness.
Water Population growth, industrial development and aging infrastructures have put pressure on the integrity of our drinking water, wastewater, stormwater and groundwater systems. This has created new challenges in developing solutions and technologies for better management of the quantity and quality of earth s precious water resources. WSP USA provides a full range of technical services, including planning, design, program and asset management, construction support and alternative project delivery, to meet these demands. We address the added pressures of adapting to climate change from systems vulnerabilities to rising sea levels, severe coastal storms and inland flooding, to severe drought conditions that threaten drinking water supplies. We provide public and private water utilities owners and operators with long-term sustainable solutions that balance the need for reliable and safe water supplies, efficient conveyance and treatment of water while protecting the nation s water resources. Our services include: Facility and asset management Flood control and hydraulic structures Industrial water management and hydrogeology Stormwater, watershed and ecosystem management Water and wastewater treatment and conveyance Water supply, reuse and resource management Above: Providing consulting for water resources services including permitting, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of the Water Conserv II system in Orlando, Florida.
Inspection services When disasters such as tornadoes, hurricanes, flooding and earthquakes strike, a rapid response is critical to recovery. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), through the Housing Inspection Services Program, provides emergency grants for survivors whose dwellings have been damaged as a result of a presidentially declared emergency or natural disaster throughout the U.S., its territories and protectorates. WSP USA serves as a prime Housing Inspection Services contractor tasked to deploy qualified inspectors to inspect and collect information on damaged dwellings and personal property. Based on this data, FEMA makes an award determination, often within hours of the completed application. We call on a large network of inspectors that are able to complete inspections within 24 hours of being deployed and are committed to providing quality and timely disaster housing inspections. This enables disaster survivors to receive needed assistance to rebuild for a better tomorrow. Above: During the past 21 years, we have completed over five million housing inspections for FEMA in connection with disasters.
01 02 03 04 01 Completed a 6 MV grid-connected Solar PV feasibility study for L.F. Wade International Airport, St. George s, Bermuda. 02 Designed the water conveyance tunnels for the Croton Water Treatment Plant, constructed in Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx, New York, that provides modern water treatment facilities for the water supply system. 03 Developed a method of pit hydrogeology and slope depressurization at Sierrita Copper Mine that uses a fiberglass rod versus traditional steel or PVC pipe in order to install groundwater pressure monitoring sensors to depths greater than 1,000 feet, which reduces sensor installation time and creates a safer, more reliable system for workers. 04 Conducted the air quality evaluation for the proposed +700-mile high-speed rail system serving Sacramento, the San Francisco Bay Area, the Central Valley, Los Angeles, the Inland Empire, Orange County and San Diego.
WSP USA One Penn Plaza New York, NY 10119 main: +1-212-465-5000 email: USinfo@wsp.com wsp.com About WSP USA WSP USA, formerly WSP Parsons Brinckerhoff, is the U.S. operating company of one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms WSP. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment sectors. With nearly 7,000 people in 100 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper. 2017 WSP. All rights reserved. US-CC-BR-W875-EN-2017.05-001