If your facility has received a Notice of Violation, failed an inspection, or is struggling to keep up with permit requirements, you need a team that knows how to fix the problem — not just talk about it. Bowen Environmental Services (BES) helps Georgia facilities resolve compliance issues quickly and get back to focusing on their core business.
We have been through this process many times with clients across a range of industries. Whether the issue involves air quality, stormwater, wastewater, or chemical reporting, our team knows how Georgia EPD operates, what regulators expect to see in a response, and how to move things toward resolution without unnecessary delays.
Common Compliance Issues We Help Resolve
Every situation is different, but these are the types of problems our clients bring to us most often:
Notices of Violation (NOVs) from Georgia EPD — Whether it came from an inspection, a self-reported exceedance, or a complaint, an NOV requires a timely and well-documented response. How you respond matters — a thorough corrective action plan can be the difference between a warning and a formal enforcement action.
Permit exceedances — Exceeding a discharge limit on your stormwater, wastewater, or air permit happens. What matters is how quickly you identify the cause, correct it, and document the steps you took. BES helps you build a response that satisfies the regulatory agency and prevents repeat violations.
Unpermitted operations or discharges — If your facility has been operating without the required permits — or has had an unpermitted discharge — the priority is to get into compliance as fast as possible. BES can assess your situation, determine what permits or authorizations are needed, and work with EPD to establish a clear path forward.
Failed inspections or agency findings — A rough inspection does not have to turn into a prolonged enforcement case. We review the findings, identify what needs to be corrected, and help you respond with a concrete plan and timeline that demonstrates good faith.
Missing records or incomplete documentation — Recordkeeping gaps are one of the most common findings during inspections. If your monitoring logs, DMRs, emission records, or Tier II reports are incomplete or missing, BES can help you reconstruct what is possible, establish proper systems going forward, and communicate the situation to regulators.
Treatment system performance problems — If your wastewater treatment system, stormwater BMPs, or air pollution controls are not performing as expected, we help identify the root cause and recommend practical fixes — not overengineered solutions that blow your budget.
How BES Handles Compliance Problems
When a client comes to us with a regulatory issue, we move fast. Here is what that looks like:
Assess the situation — We review the NOV, inspection report, or agency correspondence along with your permits and operating records to understand exactly where things stand.
Identify root causes — We figure out what went wrong and why, so the corrective action actually solves the problem instead of just checking a box.
Develop a corrective action plan — We prepare a clear, documented response that addresses each finding, outlines the steps being taken, and provides a realistic timeline for completion.
Communicate with regulators — BES works directly with Georgia EPD and other agencies on your behalf. We speak their language, understand their process, and know how to keep things moving toward resolution.
Implement lasting fixes — We help you put monitoring, recordkeeping, and operational improvements in place so the same issue does not come back.
Why Early Action Matters
The sooner you address a compliance issue, the better the outcome. Georgia EPD — like most regulatory agencies — responds favorably to facilities that take problems seriously, act quickly, and document their efforts. Waiting too long or submitting an inadequate response can escalate a manageable situation into a formal enforcement action with penalties.
If you are not sure whether you have a compliance problem, that is reason enough to call. BES can do a quick assessment and let you know where you stand.
Contact BES
We understand that regulatory issues can be stressful. We treat your compliance challenges as our own and work to resolve them as quickly and practically as possible.
Phone: 770-359-9271
Email: info@bowenenvironmental.com
