Case Study: Changing Course During a Phase 2 ESA featured imageCase Study: Changing Course During a Phase 2 ESA
New information collected on site during a client’s Phase 2 ESA, resulted in the need to adapt their sampling plan.
Real-Time Results with the XRF featured imageReal-Time Results with the XRF
When accurate real time screening results are collected during an environmental site investigation or remediation, the team gains an invaluable tool for directing field work. The use of on-site testing ensures that adequate information is collected in order to make confident decisions about site conditions and next steps. On-site soil testing tools such as ultraviolet…
Clean Fill Stockpile Sampling featured imageClean Fill Stockpile Sampling
Clean Fill Stockpile Sampling Case Study to be regraded for a future residential development.
Ensuring High-Quality Data to Reduce Uncertainty in Phase 2 ESA featured imageEnsuring High-Quality Data to Reduce Uncertainty in Phase 2 ESA
When gathering data for a Phase 2 ESA or other reports through on-site testing or environmental site screening, it is important to note that the results are only as good as the data. On-Site Data Quality & Why It Matters: Inaccurate data means that decisions will be based on erroneous beliefs and a poor site…
Understanding a CSM – The Basics in Ontario featured imageUnderstanding a CSM – The Basics in Ontario
When managing a site in Ontario, it is essential to understand Ontario Regulation 153/04 and the environmental due diligence it requires. What Is A CSM? A Conceptual Site Model (CSM) is one of the requirements that shapes the Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) process (both Phase I and II) and is required for a Record of…
Overcoming Environmental Challenges At Distribution Sites featured imageOvercoming Environmental Challenges At Distribution Sites
This article first appeared in Electricity Today Magazine. Since original source could not be located, we are unable to embed it here. Distribution Stations & What To Be Aware Of Distribution stations contain high voltage electrical environments that require a well-developed safety regime to address hazards including: While most of these hazard mitigation measures pose…
Reducing Uncertainty in a Phase 2 ESA with the Triad Approach featured imageReducing Uncertainty in a Phase 2 ESA with the Triad Approach
The “hidden” and non-homogeneous nature of contamination at brownfield sites provides unique challenges to environmental site assessment (ESA) and clean-up work. What Are The Implications of Brownfield Contamination? Brownfield contamination ignites potential for fatal “flaws” like missing impacted soil or groundwater at a previously determined “clean” site. In order to effectively address the financial, environmental,…
Using Technology to Maximize Soil Assessment Efficiency featured imageUsing Technology to Maximize Soil Assessment Efficiency
On-site testing is at the forefront of technologies used to reduce uncertainty in Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs). As part of the ESA process, areas of environmental concern are identified, as well as which contaminants are most likely to be found there during soil assessment. These “contaminants of concern” provide focus to potential screening…
Remedial Approach Selection – Evaluating Approaches with Treatability Studies featured imageRemedial Approach Selection – Evaluating Approaches with Treatability Studies
Professionals in all disciplines understand the importance of selecting the right tools for the job. In the environmental industry, this comes into play when deciding on approaches and strategies for remediating unique and complex sites. When evaluating the toolbox of remedial technologies available to manage, remediate and closure of contaminated sites, treatability studies are recommended….