Decontamination studies are crucial for real estate investors and developers acquiring polluted sites and seeking to transform such sites into valuable properties. These studies ensure site safety and project viability through several key phases: 📌  Preliminary investigation: Analyzing site history and identifying potential contamination sources 📌 Detailed Investigation and Risk Assessment: Based on intrusive field investigations, analyzing health and environmental risks associated with identified contamination 📌 Feasibility Study and Remediation Project: Proposing optimal decontamination methods and analyzying costs and efficiency of proposed methods 📌 Supervision of Remediation Works: Ensuring compliance of works with current legal provisions 📌 Post-Remediation Monitoring: Verifying the effectiveness of implemented decontamination methods Are you an investor? AUDITECO can offer you technical assistance in all decontamination stages, ensuring successful and sustainable real estate projects. For more details, visit https://shorturl.at/8KAZn. #EnvironmentalConsulting #Sustainability #EnvironmentalProtection #AUDITECO #GreenFuture #ResponsibleDevelopment

* Sustainable Ground Water Management Act (SGMA) * is our Water Word of the Week because the landmark California law reaches its 10th anniversary today (Sept. 16). As reported in our latest Western Water article, growers and water managers are at a critical juncture. Their plans for curbing overpumping are completed, but the tougher job of implementing the strategies is just beginning. Learn more about SGMA and other key water topics in Aquapedia, our water encyclopedia. ⬇ ⬇ https://lnkd.in/gCurwpw5 #cawater #SGMA #groundwater #sustainability

The proposed Selfs Point Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade has now received both EPA and council approval. An incredible outcome for this joint venture from our environment and planning teams. This state-of-the-art infrastructure upgrade will more than double treatment capacity and significantly improve environmental outcomes for the Derwent Estuary. The new facility has been designed to be upgradable and can adapt as Hobart grows and changes. This is TasWater’s largest capital works project to date. Despite this, the project received no representations and it took Council only 2 days for a decision following EPA approval. Our teams worked closely to get things right early. Seamless integration between environmental and planning applications meant an exceptionally smooth approvals process. We also want to thank Bonneville Consulting, Elgin Associates and TARKARRI ENGINEERING for their specialist contributions. Next step: construction. Preliminary site works are now underway with progress updates available on TasWater's website. 📸 TasWater #infrastructure #taswater #planningapproval #environmentalapproval #eraplanningandenvironment #nipaluna #selfspoint

NYC DEP Breaks Ground on $1.9 Billion Kensico Water Tunnel in Westchester NYC Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP) broke ground on July 23 on the $1.9-billion Kensico to Eastview tunneling and facilities upgrade project in the Town of Mount Pleasant that will improve the operational flexibility of the drinking water supply for more than 9 million people in the City and throughout southern Westchester County. The project will be New York City’s largest water-supply tunneling effort in Westchester County since the 1940s, and its construction is projected to create thousands of jobs for the local Building Trades. The Kensico-Eastview Connection (KEC)—will be a two-mile-long tunnel between Kensico Reservoir and the Catskill-Delaware Ultraviolet Light Disinfection Facility (CDUV) in Eastview. The new tunnel will provide an additional conveyance between these vital components of the water supply system, giving DEP the ability to take other facilities out of service for periodic maintenance and inspection. “Creating additional redundancy in our vital water supply system is an essential investment for the long-term resilience of the remarkable feat of engineering that provides more than nine million New Yorkers with a reliable supply of pristine tap water,” DEP Commissioner Rohit Aggarwala said. “This project will help us fulfill our commitment to providing consistent and reliable delivery of the highest-quality water to New York City and the growing population centers in Westchester County.” The first phase of construction includes site preparation at the DEP campus adjacent to Kensico Reservoir, followed by the digging of two large shafts, 400-500 feet deep, the tunneling between the two shafts, and the addition of several new facilities and upgrades at the Kensico campus. All phases of the project are expected to span a 10-year period with the new tunnel coming fully online by 2035. Kensico Reservoir is located north of White Plains and is a vital component of New York City’s Catskill-Delaware Water Supply System. The reservoir stores approximately 30 billion gallons of water at full capacity. DEP draws about 1 billion gallons of drinking water from Kensico Reservoir each day to meet the demand of 8.6 million residents in the five boroughs of New York City and approximately 500,000 residents of Westchester County whose communities are connected to the City’s system. As it moves toward the city, drinking water that leaves Kensico Reservoir is also treated at CDUV. The KEC tunnel will stretch the approximately two miles from Kensico Reservoir to CDUV in Eastview, the largest such facility in the world. The finished tunnel will be 27 feet in diameter and run 400-500 feet below ground with a capacity to carry as much as 2.6 billion gallons of water each day. #kensicoreservoir #westchestercounty

💦 Three water bylaw reviews serve as a diagnostic entry point to run a health check on sustainable water management. Unfortunately a significant number of three waters bylaws appear disconnected from their intended purposes, suggesting they were established and then neglected. Ideally any rules should be embedded within an integrated system, which is designed around clear objectives. Done right and supported by regulatory monitoring, this can result in overall system performance. A review that takes the necessary time to begin with best practice three waters management is most effective. Exemplar councils prioritise environmental and infrastructural demands, asset management, and sustainable practices and review bylaws through the the following phases: 💧 Framework 💧 Diagnosis 💧 Design 💧 Implementation 💧 Resourcing and monitoring 💧 Learning and adapting #bestpractice #watermanagement #regulatory #bylaws #morrisonlow

Earlier today, NJDEP announced a change in the Residential Soil Remediation Standard (R SRS) for lead for the ingestion-dermal pathway. The R SRS for lead has been reduced from 400 mg/kg to 200 mg/kg. A 6-month phase-in period applies, so the prior standard of 400 mg/kg can be elected by those who have submitted their Remedial Action Work Plan (RAWP) or Remedial Action Report (RAR) by 11/6/2024. For more information, refer to NJDEP’s Remediation Standards page or reach out to me discuss implication for closure or strategies for addressing lead in soil at sites where making the 11/6/2024 phase-in cutoff is not viable. https://lnkd.in/e8ddX_Et

🌍 Project Spotlight: Environmental Site Assessments (ESA) in Chicagoland 🌍 Today, we're excited to showcase our recent work in Environmental Engineering! Our team completed Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESA) at several locations across the Chicagoland area. 🔍 What We Did: Following strict US EPA guidelines and ASTM standards, we conducted thorough investigations to uncover current and historical environmental conditions. Our goal? To identify any Recognized Environmental Conditions (RECs) and assess potential environmental impacts. 🏠 Our Approach: SPC staff inspected each site, reviewed existing records, and researched property histories to pinpoint any potential issues. After completing our comprehensive evaluation, we delivered a detailed report to our client, summarizing all findings. Our ESAs are designed to minimize uncertainty and provide our clients with clear, actionable insights. For more details or to see how we can assist with your environmental needs, visit our website https://lnkd.in/gXg_pt_H or message us! #EnvironmentalEngineering #SiteAssessment #Chicagoland #Sustainability

Public Administration of Turbidimeters This article provides an extensive overview of turbidimeters and their crucial role in public administration, emphasizing their significance in water quality management, environmental monitoring, and compliance with various regulations. It covers GAO Tek’s turbidimeters’ applications, functionalities, and their adherence to international and regional standards in North America, Europe, Canada, Mexico, and complying with governmental regulations such as EPA, WHO, ISO, and others.   Turbidimeters are crucial in public administration for managing water quality and environmental monitoring. They measure water cloudiness, aiding in regulatory compliance and decision-making for public water treatment facilities. GAO Tek’s turbidimeters, also known as Water Quality Analyzers, have applications in water quality monitoring, environmental compliance, wastewater management, construction site runoff control, stormwater management, infrastructure development, emergency response, and more.   They contribute to data-driven decision-making, regulatory compliance, public health protection, ecosystem conservation, and public awareness. Examples of practical uses include monitoring drinking water clarity, assessing wastewater treatment effectiveness, enforcing environmental standards, controlling sediment runoff from construction sites, tracking stormwater quality, ensuring swimming facility safety, managing water resources, and assessing water suitability during emergencies. Turbidimeters play a key role in public research initiatives related to water quality trends. In addition to their applications, GAO Tek’s turbidimeters are referred to by various names like Turbidity meters, Suspended solids analyzers, Haze meters, and Nephelometers. The sister company, GAO RFID Inc., known for RFID products, is also widely used in public administration.     Furthermore, it provides case studies demonstrating practical applications of turbidimeters in public administration, including water suppliers monitoring drinking water, wastewater treatment assessment, environmental regulation enforcement, stormwater quality management, and emergency response during natural calamities. Overall, it’s a comprehensive overview highlighting turbidimeters’ multifaceted applications and GAO Tek’s commitment to meeting diverse public administration needs across different regions and compliance standards.

The Aire Rivers Trust would like to invite quotations for two connected works packages: Work Package 1 - Production of feasibility study and options appraisal for the removal or modification of a man-made barrier to fish passage. Work Package 2 - Production of costed detailed designs for chosen option following the recommendations of Work Package 1. The ‘Better Becks’ project is a 3-year Environment Agency funded project which, through a variety of interventions, aims to work towards increasing water quality within tributaries of the Middle Aire, as per assessment criteria within the Water Framework Directive. Removing or mitigating man barriers to fish passage is one such class of intervention. Tong Park Weir (NGR SE 16452 40340) is the name informally given to a weir situated along Gill Beck, approximately 1.2km upstream from its confluence with the River Aire. It represents one of a number of man-made barriers to fish passage that are to be removed or mitigated as part of the Better Becks project. This work is intended to evaluated and design a scheme that would enable this. The mitigation of Tong Park Weir will open up approximately 6km of upstream for fish passage. Site visits can be arranged with John Franklin, Project Officer, on 07475 941940 / john.franklin@aireriverstrust.org.uk Find out more at: https://lnkd.in/enH4CRes #tender #tenders #fishpassage #civilengineering #consultancy #environmentalconsulting

New case study: Northbridge Eel Regulations Compliance Project: Replacement of non-compliant intake screens with new complaint Intralox eel screens including the associated infrastructure & MEICA work. Northbridge is a key drinking water supply location with a large amount of upstream habitat available for eels. The intake is located 11km from the tidal limit on the right-hand bankside of the River Exe, Devon and is the intake for Pynes WTW. Abstraction occurs all year round, with typical abstraction rate between 30,000-40,000m3 per day with a maximum licenced flow is 66,450m3/day. Water is abstracted via two inlet lanes each consisting of a course and fine screen which feed a total of four pumps with the two lanes being able to be operated independently. All four pumps can be operated whilst one lane being closed if flow must be diverted around the closed lane using the actuated penstocks. The current screening will not meet 2025 statutory requirements and South West Water are addressing the issue now to ensure future compliance. This project will deliver improved screening at the Pynes WTW intake with Eel Regulations compliance, which is required by the end of AMP7, ensuring continued operational abstraction at the site ... Read the full case study: https://lnkd.in/ghwUdHEK South West Water Fishtek Consulting TEIGNMOUTH MARITIME SERVICES LIMITED Colmer Ecology ltd Intralox Hydrolox Xylem Water Solutions UK & Ireland #eelsregulations #waterabstraction #water #watersupply #waterindustry #engineers #engineering #construction #utilities #utilityindustry #watertreatment #wastewatertreatment #sewagetreatment #sewerage #sewer #pumpingstation