• thoroughly defining the problem,
• identifying a full range of solutions, and
• evaluating each viable alternative from a technical, economic and non-economic perspective.

As a result of our commitment to finding the best possible solution for each situation, Lombardo Associates has achieved a reputation for leadership in the environmental engineering field.

At Lombardo Associates, innovation means combining a variety of proven engineering and scientific techniques into unique solutions that result in better wastewater/water management. We are noted for finding solutions and obtaining project approvals where others have failed. We are also known for developing solutions that cost less to construct and operate than conventional methods, while still achieving optimal environment protection.

We provide a wide range of services, including engineering feasibility studies, traditional engineering services, and the turnkey services of designing, building, owning/financing, and operating wastewater and water facilities.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Some of Lombardo Associates' accomplishments include the following:

• Served as Engineer of Record for over $100 million worth of innovative wastewater and water projects in the Northeast/Mid-Atlantic states of Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, and Maryland.
• Served as Engineer of Record, Wastewater Management System, Mayo, MD:A six-year, $60 million project including constructed wetlands and UVdisinfection for wastewater treatment serving 2,500 connections. The project received national engineering excellence awards for its many innovations.
• Developed and implemented decentralized wastewater projects throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic States. Since 1980, Lombardo Associates has engineered constructed wetlands and community septic systems, and has used UV disinfection for water and wastewater applications for municipal and private clients.
• Acted as Consultant to the USEPA on alternative wastewater management systems and co-authored EPA publications on "Alternative Wastewater Management Systems" and "Septage Management."
• Experienced in turnkey operations and privatization of water and wastewater facilities. Intimately involved in the ownership structure of projects entailing equity and debt considerations.
• Authored "Water Conservation Potential Assessment for Federal Facilities throughout the US" for the US Department of Energy.
• Engineered and managed soil and groundwater petroleum and solvent remediation projects in Quebec, Michigan and California.

Pio Lombardo, PE, has over 30 years of experience in management and environmental engineering leadership, specializing in the areas of water, wastewater, water conservation and hazardous waste remediation. During his career, Mr. Lombardo has provided consulting services on water and wastewater issues to the USEPA, and is the Engineer of Record for water and wastewater engineering projects in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic States with capital costs totaling over $200 million.

For 15 years, Mr. Lombardo held senior executive positions, providing leadership, consulting and strategic planning to top national environmental and engineering firms including Wheelabrator, Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Groundwater Technology and Dames & Moore. Mr. Lombardo was Vice President of Marketing and Sales for Wheelabrator's water and wastewater privatization and contract operation efforts throughout North America.

Mr. Lombardo has served in both executive corporate support and operations management positions at international environmental management companies. His experience ranges from managing business units with annual revenues greater than $15 million to managing start-up operations. 

Mr. Lombardo was the recipient of the prestigious American Consulting Engineer's Council Engineering Excellence Award, and an Engineering News Record Construction Man of the Year candidate award, and was designated an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year finalist.

Professional Engineer: Registered in 18 States, Massachusetts Certified Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator (6-C)

Education:

• MS Environmental Engineering, University of Washington, 1971
• BS Chemical Engineering, University of Massachusetts, 1969, cum laude
• Executive Education, Harvard Business School, 1991

Memberships:

• Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society
• Water Environment Federation
• American Water Works Association
• American Society of Civil Engineers