Environmental monitoring services play a pivotal role in ensuring the sustainability and regulatory compliance in the waste and power industries. Groundwater monitoring is essential for assessing the impact of industrial activities on groundwater quality, particularly in areas surrounding waste disposal sites or power plants where contaminants can leach into groundwater sources. Hydrogeologic assessments are conducted to understand groundwater flow patterns and potential contamination pathways.

NPDES wastewater and stormwater monitoring are crucial for adhering to discharge permits and regulations, preventing contamination of water bodies. Landfill gas (LFG) monitoring helps in managing methane emissions and preventing air pollution from landfills.

Title V and NSPS compliance requires thorough monitoring to ensure that emissions from waste facilities meet regulatory standards. Hydrogeologic assessments are conducted to understand groundwater flow patterns and potential contamination pathways.

The monitoring of and planning for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are gaining importance due to their persistence and potential health risks of these chemicals. PFAS compounds are found in many consumer products and as a result have been found in landfill leachates, triggering concerns at the landfill facility as well as receiving treatment works. Our team has significant experience in the monitoring and assessment of PFAS compounds and can help guide our clients on the current state of regulatory compliance and long-term program considerations.

Alternate source demonstrations (ASD) are essential to determine if landfill activities affect groundwater quality and whether assessment and/or corrective actions are warranted.  Some constituents detected in groundwater may not be present in the landfill waste, and instead may be present in groundwater because of chemical changes brought about by the presence of the landfill itself or simply naturally occurring in background conditions.  ASD’s can be used to differentiate between naturally occurring processes and facility impacts, potentially saving owners from unwarranted costs and headaches.

In cases where environmental impacts are detected, we help clients design corrective actions and remediation strategies to cost effectively mitigate the effects and restore environmental quality.