New remedial technologies can help you remediate your next Brownfield

With proper due diligence, including the performance of a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) and Phase II ESA, the cost and timeframe of remediation can be defined prior to purchasing. Our engineers can than design a remedial plan using new innovative remedial technologies that will decrease the cost of remediation and potentially make purchasing a brownfield beneficial to your bottom line. A recent innovation in the remedial world includes the in-situ injection of chemical and biological compounds to treat petroleum and chemical spills in the soil and groundwater. The injection of chemical and biological compounds is typically faster and less expensive than previous remedial techniques such as the installation of a remedial treatment system. Additionally, the in-situ injection can usually be coordinated with the development of a property. For example, during the remediation of a New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) Brownfield property, Hydro Tech injected biological compounds into the groundwater during the excavation of foundations. Approximately one year later, when the building frame was constructed, the NYSDEC issued a Certificate of Completion (COC) because the biological compounds had successfully treated the groundwater. No permanent system was required in the final building construction. There are many different types of chemical/biological treatments available. Hydro Tech can determine the appropriate remedial treatment by analyzing the site specific geology and the chemical nature of your spill. Typically, chemical treatments consist of oxidation of the contaminants via application of remedial additives such as hydrogen peroxide, Fenton's Reagent, sodium or potassium permanganate. Typically biological treatments consists of stimulating microorganisms that are either naturally occurring at or near the treatment location or introducing cultured microorganisms into the treatment area. Before finalizing your next remedial action plan contact Hydro Tech Environmental to see how we can help you. Rachel Ataman, LEED AP, is VP of technical services for Hydro Tech, Commack, N.Y.