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Your Trusted Environmental Compliance Partner in Plano, TX
At Whitehead Environmental Solutions, we specialize in providing comprehensive environmental consulting services tailored to real estate transactions and industrial compliance. With over 35 years of experience, our team of experts navigates complex environmental regulations across Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Central Florida to protect your investments. We offer Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, remediation design, and regulatory compliance solutions for contaminated properties. Our client-centric approach prioritizes your needs, delivering timely insights and customized strategies to address environmental risks.Our professionals hold advanced degrees in soil science, geology, and chemistry, with proven expertise in closing over 125 regulatory cases through programs like TRRP and VCP. We maintain strong working relationships with state agencies including TCEQ, ODEQ, DEP, and NMED to ensure efficient compliance pathways. Our services extend to oil & gas operations, including SPCC planning, LDAR inspections, and stormwater management. We combine technical expertise with practical solutions to deliver cost-effective environmental remediation while maintaining strict adherence to regulatory standards.
Services
Phase I ESAs
Phase II Investigation
Remediation Design
Industrial Compliance
Oil & Gas Services
Regulatory Closures
Stormwater Management
SPCC Planning
LDAR Inspections
Highlights and features
- We offer over 35 years of experience in environmental consulting
- Our team includes certified hazardous materials managers and geoscientists
- We provide 48-hour response for pollution solutions
- We handle regulatory closures through TRRP, VCP, and other state programs
- We maintain active certifications including 40-Hour HAZWOPER
Services
Phase I ESAs
Our Phase I Environmental Site Assessments identify potential contamination issues affecting property value. We examine historical records and current conditions to detect environmental risks before real estate transactions. Our assessments help clients make informed decisions about contaminated properties including dry cleaners, gas stations, and industrial facilities while ensuring regulatory compliance.
Phase II Investigation
When initial assessments identify potential concerns, our Phase II Investigations provide detailed sampling and analysis. We determine contamination extent while maintaining budget considerations. Our experts work with state regulators to develop remediation plans for properties requiring cleanup through programs like Corrective Action, LPST, or VCP.
Remediation Design
We design comprehensive remediation plans for contaminated properties. Our solutions include floating free product abatement, microbial bioremediation, and chemical injections. Our team provides oversight through regulatory closure while minimizing client risk and ensuring compliance with TCEQ and other state agency requirements.
Industrial Compliance
Our compliance services cover SPCC planning, stormwater pollution prevention, and emissions reporting. We help industrial facilities maintain compliance with federal and state regulations. Our experts develop pollution prevention plans and conduct audits to identify and fix compliance gaps.
Oil & Gas Services
We provide environmental compliance solutions for oil & gas operations. Our services include LDAR inspections, NORM surveys, and EHSE training. Our team manages remediation projects for crude oil spills and produced water contamination while ensuring regulatory compliance across multiple states.
People
Michael Whitehead
Founder
Environmental consultant with 35+ years' experience. Holds master's degree in soil science from University of Florida. Specializes in regulatory closures through TRRP and VCP programs. Successfully closed 125+ contaminated properties.
Justin Wheeler
Senior Energy Consultant
Certified Hazardous Materials Manager with 20+ years in energy sector. Expert in crude oil spill remediation and LDAR surveys. Former EHS director for major energy companies. Holds chemistry degree from West Texas A&M.
Brandi Lofland
Project Manager
40-Hour HAZWOPER Certified environmental scientist. Specializes in regulatory closures through TCEQ programs. Holds MS in Biological Sciences from Texas A&M Commerce. Expert in microbial bioremediation techniques.
Amanda Pechacek
Project Manager
Licensed Professional Geoscientist with 9 years' experience. Specializes in municipal setting designations and petroleum storage tank remediation. Holds MS in Geology from Texas Christian University. TCEQ-certified Corrective Action Project Manager.
Danielle Gygi
Project Manager
Geoscientist in Training with 3 years' experience. Specializes in dry cleaner and service station remediation. Holds MS in Geology from Baylor University. 24-Hour HAZWOPER Certified.
Questions
What value does a Phase II Assessment provide?
A Phase II Assessment provides detailed testing to confirm contamination extent. It helps determine remediation costs and timelines while protecting your investment through data-driven decisions.
How do you help with regulatory compliance?
We maintain active relationships with TCEQ, ODEQ, DEP, and NMED. Our experts develop compliance strategies that meet regulatory requirements while minimizing business disruption.
What remediation methods do you use?
We employ multiple methods including microbial bioremediation, land farming, chemical injections, and floating free product abatement. Solutions are tailored to site-specific conditions and regulatory requirements.
How quickly can you respond to environmental concerns?
We provide solutions to pollution within 48 hours of initial contact. Our team prioritizes rapid assessment and develops immediate action plans for contaminated properties.
Do you work with out-of-state clients?
Yes, we serve clients across Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Central Florida. Our team understands regional regulatory differences and maintains local expertise in all service areas.
