Overflowing Combined Sewer System
(Heritage Expert Witness Case in Pennsylvania)
(Heritage Expert Witness Case in Pennsylvania)
Surface Water and Stormwater Management Facilities
(Past Expert Witness Case in Philadelphia area)
(Past Expert Witness Case in Philadelphia area)
1240 West Chester Pike, Suite 213
West Chester, PA 19382-9100
610-701-5650
www.heritageservices.com
Professional Involvement
From approximately 2012 to the present, Mr. Dutill has completed 12 to 15 Continuing Educational Units annually. Specific topics have included hydrology, stormwater management, wastewater, sanitary sewage, wastewater treatment, wastewater facilities, stormwater, water, surface water, health & safety, pathogens, construction engineering services, engineering design, permitting, expert witness services, expert testimony, Standard of Care, dams, culverts, precipitation, climate, erosion, environmental compliance, computer modeling, risk management, arbitration, federal waters, sustainable development, infrastructure, bank stabilization, stream restoration, reuse/recycling, flow channels, gray water, ethics, artificial intelligence, environmental reporting, water industry, PFAS chemicals, water regulations, wastewater regulations, water and wastewater disease factors, ultraviolet disinfection, environmental regulations, industrial pretreatment, sanitary wastewater engineering, pollutants, sludge, water and wastewater characteristics, water and wastewater analysis, wastewater tertiary treatment, dechlorination, water conservation, construction, instrumentation, cutting edge technology, hazard assessments, life cycle costs, facility life expectancy, quality assurance, quality control, SCADA systems, hazardous waste, CERCLA, drones, community water source, risk minimization, public health, contracts, floodwalls, construction safety, Frye standard, Daubert standard, AI use in forensic engineering, generally-accepted engineering practices, federal rules of evidence, Federal Highway Administration, highway infrastructure, subrogation, building codes, site investigations, greenhouse gas emissions, clean energy, energy conservation, automation, design/build, project funding, fire protection, piping layout, compliance, codes and standards, water supply, pipe sizing, and reservoir studies.
"The analysis in your report far outshone those by all the other experts concerning the issues . . . It was much more thorough, compelling, and relevant."
(Defense Partner for large, complex construction case with many parties)
"Our lawyers indicated that Chuck is a very good expert, the best they have worked with."
- Owner in large, complex case
Mr. Dutill has also actively participated in numerous professional technical committees. Major issues considered by these committees include water, wastewater, and solid waste planning; non-point source pollution; nutrient treatment; sludge management; stormwater/flooding; hydrology, hydraulics; bioassay requirements; NPDES permitting and permit modifications; health and safety; air pollution; biosolids regulations; water quality standards; and various estuary issues, including stormwater, non-point source pollution, and water quality criteria modifications.
Mr. Dutill is a Board Certified Forensic Engineer - Senior Member of the National Academy of Forensic Engineers (NAFE), a Chartered Affinity of the National Society of Professional Engineers. NAFE is a professional organization formed to advance the art and skill of engineers who serve as an expert witness. NAFE was formed to identify professional engineers having qualifications and expertise as practicing forensic engineers to further their continuing education and promote high standards of professional ethics and excellence of practice. Members must have appropriate engineering education, licensure, and forensic practice experience. In addition, the candidate must provide acceptable detailed references, in this instance from attorneys who are personally familiar with their forensic practice and experience. To qualify for membership as a Senior Member, candidates are required to have the following minimum experience: 12 years as an engineer, 5 years as a forensic engineer, 10 cases as a forensic engineer, and actually testifying as an expert subject to cross examination for 5 cases.
