Site Investigation

Every site remediation project begins with the Site Investigation. The purpose of the site investigation is to identify the areas of concern (AOCs) and establish the contaminants of concern (COCs) in order to develop a profile of your environmental needs. Our professionals will mobilize to your site to conduct a site investigation in accordance with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s (NJDEP) “Technical Requirements for Site Remediation.” Whatever your site investigation needs, Active can tailor the project to allow you to achieve your goals, while remaining compliant with the applicable regulations.

For more information regarding our Site Investigation capabilities, or to request a quote, please contact us at info@active-env.com

Remedial Investigation

Once the site investigation has been completed and all areas and contaminants of concern have been identified,the Remedial Investigation (RI) is conducted. During a remedial investigation, the areas of concern are delineated, and the boundaries of the contaminant plume(s) are established through targeted sampling based on the contaminant profiles developed from the site investigation. The remedial investigation will be tailored to your specific environmental needs, as well as to your budgetary requirements, while remaining compliant with the “Tech Rules.”

Once the remedial investigation is completed, and all sample results have been analyzed, a Remedial Investigation Report (RIR) will be prepared. The RIR will detail the activities conducted and present the findings and conclusions associated with each area of concern. Recommendations for resolution of the specific environmental issues identified will form the basis of the site remediation plan.

For more information about our Remedial Investigation services, or to request a quote, please contact us at info@active-env.com

Soil Remediation

If the findings of the Remedial Investigation indicate the presence of contaminant concentrations in excess of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) Soil Cleanup Criteria (SCC), the soil must be remediated or “cleaned up” to bring the site back into compliance with the applicable environmental standard(s).

Typically, the site remediation involves the excavation and removal of the contaminated soils from the site, with disposal at an approved facility. This approach is generally the quickest and most cost-efficient remediation strategy. Active maintains a fleet of excavating equipment from the smallest mini-excavators to the larger full-size track mounted excavators, as well as skid steer loaders, backhoes, and dump trucks – in essence, all the equipment necessary to complete soil remediation projects of any size. We are a preferred contractor with numerous insurance carriers and environmental consulting firms, and excel at completing complex excavation projects, especially those requiring structural support of buildings.

For more information related to soil remediation, or to request a quote, please contact us at info@active-env.com

Ground Water Remediation

If the Remedial Investigation indicates the presence of contaminant concentrations in the ground water in excess of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) Ground Water Quality Standards (GWQS), the ground water must be remediated or “cleaned up” to bring the site back into compliance with the applicable environmental standard(s).

Typically, ground water remediation is conducted in conjunction with a soil remediation project, as in most cases the ground water is contaminated by coming into contact with contaminated soils. In these cases, ground water can be remediated by various methods. One method involves the use of a vacuum truck to remove the water from the excavation and transport the waste to an approved disposal facility. The transportation and disposal of contaminated ground water can be expensive, and is not particularly cost-effective. Another method of ground water remediation involves the installation of a pump and treat system, which allows for the contaminated water to be treated on site and discharged back the local ground water system under a New Jersey Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NJPDES) permit by rule, or to the local storm sewer under On Scene Coordinator (OSC) authorization from NJDEP. On site treatment and discharge is the most cost effective strategy for ground water remediation. Active is expert in the installation and operation of pump and treat dewatering and filtration systems.

In certain cases, only the ground water needs to be remediated. Typically, remediation in these cases is achieved through Enhanced Fluid Recovery (EFR). A well is installed into the contaminated zone of ground water, and the water is removed from the well with a vacuum truck. This can be a cost effective measure if the ground water contamination is minimal. However, more severe ground water contamination can be most effectively remediated through the installation of a pump and treat system under a NJPDES permit by rule.

For more information about Active’s capabilities in ground water remediation, or to request a quote, please contact us at info@active-env.com