24/7 Environmental Emergency Response Across the Central States
When an environmental emergency strikes, every minute counts. Environmental Works, Inc. (EWI) has been providing trusted emergency spill response services since 1992, managing incidents of all sizes — from minor diesel fuel leaks to large-scale hazardous material releases. We’re ready around the clock, 365 days a year, to protect your business, your people, and the environment. Call our 24/7 emergency hotline now.
U.S. Coast Guard-Certified Spill Response You Can Count On
EWI is a classified Oil Spill Removal Organization (OSRO #587) under the U.S. Coast Guard, a federally recognized designation that confirms our team meets rigorous standards for hazardous and non-hazardous material removal. From inland chemical spills to releases affecting the marine ecosystem, our crews are trained in oil boom deployment and boom containment design to contain and recover spills quickly and safely.
Our emergency response teams serve businesses and municipalities throughout the central United States. If you’re within our service area, help is closer than you think.
What We Respond To
Our emergency spill response teams are equipped to handle a wide range of environmental incidents, including:
- Emergency spill response and recovery
- Product transfers and fixed facility releases
- Chemical spills and hazmat incidents
- Truck accidents and transportation spills
- Railroad incidents and derailments
- Pipeline and storage tank leaks
- Natural disaster recovery
- Aerial imaging of hard-to-reach incident areas using drones and UAVs
No matter the source or scale of the release, our field teams arrive prepared to assess the situation immediately and begin recovery operations.
Full-Service Environmental Emergency Response
From Incident to Restoration
EWI doesn’t just clean up a spill and leave. Our comprehensive approach supports you at every stage of an environmental emergency, from initial assessment through long-term site restoration.
Emergency Assessment
Experienced emergency response field managers arrive on-site to evaluate the severity of the incident and help you develop an immediate action plan.
Waste Management
We maintain a fleet of vacuum trucks, dump trucks, and excavation equipment — available at any time — to handle the full scope of waste generated during a spill event.
Regulatory Compliance and Agency Reporting
Our management staff can serve as your environmental agency liaisons, handling all required regulatory reporting associated with a release. This means fewer headaches for your team during an already stressful situation. Learn more about our environmental compliance services.
Short-Term Remediation
Following initial containment, our skilled field personnel develop and implement a site cleanup plan designed to minimize further environmental impact and meet regulatory requirements.
Long-Term Site Restoration
Some incidents require more than a quick cleanup. Whether the affected area is an open pasture or a site with damaged drainage infrastructure, our restoration team has the experience to return it to a safe, compliant condition. No site is too complex or too large.
Why Businesses Trust EWI for Emergency Spill Response
Backed by more than 30 years of environmental services experience and supported by our in-house consulting, drilling, and engineering teams, EWI brings an uncommon combination of scientific expertise, field experience, and practical problem-solving to every incident.
Operating from 11 locations across Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas, Illinois, Oklahoma, Colorado, Indiana, and Iowa, our response network is built to reach you fast. When an unforeseen event threatens your operations, our team steps in so you can focus on running your business.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is an Oil Spill Removal Organization (OSRO)?
A. An OSRO is a company classified by the U.S. Coast Guard as capable of responding to oil spills in U.S. waters. EWI holds OSRO classification #587, which means we meet federal standards for personnel training, equipment readiness, and response capability for both inland and marine spill events.
What types of spills does EWI respond to?
A.We respond to a wide range of incidents, including chemical and hazardous material spills, oil and petroleum releases, pipeline and storage tank failures, truck and railroad incidents, and natural disaster-related environmental releases.
How quickly can EWI respond to an emergency?
A.Our emergency hotline — 877-827-9500 — is staffed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We can mobilize at a moment’s notice and will dispatch a team to your location as quickly as possible.
What states does EWI serve?
A. EWI’s emergency response services cover the central United States, with offices in all the following cities:
- Springdale, Arkansas
- Denver, Colorado
- Indianapolis, Indiana
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Kansas City, Missouri
- Poplar Bluff, Missouri
- Springfield, Missouri
- St. Louis, Missouri
- Omaha, Nebraska
- Tulsa, Oklahoma
We also have a drilling division in Dallas, Texas.
Does EWI handle regulatory reporting after a spill?
A. Yes. Our experienced management staff can act as your environmental agency liaison and handle all required documentation and reporting associated with a release, helping you stay compliant during and after an incident.
Can EWI help with long-term cleanup after a spill?
A. Absolutely. In addition to immediate spill response and short-term remediation, we offer full site restoration services for incidents that require longer-term environmental recovery, whether mandated by state or federal agencies or pursued proactively.
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