Soils are referred to as contaminated when the concentration of contaminant is usually higher than the ambient concentrations. There may be naturally elevated concentration of contaminants while in most of the cases, there is an apparent source of contamination (point source).
Remediation of Contaminated Soils
Soils are referred to as contaminated when the concentration of contaminant is usually higher than the ambient concentrations. There may be naturally elevated concentration of contaminants while in most of the cases, there is an apparent source of contamination (point source). Consultants at K2 Consulting Group understand the nature of chemicals, their migration and fate.
Typical contamination in soils from industrial, commercial and agricultural activities include but not limited to:
- PFAS (Perfluoro Alkyl Substances)
- Heavy metals (main health implications from lead, chromium, arsenic and mercury)
- BTEX (Benzene, Toluene, Ethylbenzene and Xylene)
- PAH (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
- TCE and PCE (Trichloroethylene and Tetrachloroethylene)
- Chromated Copper Arsenate
- Pesticides (Organo-Chlorine and Organo-Phosphate)
- Petroleum Hydrocarbons
Although full clean up typically involves removal of soils for offsite disposal, other treatment and containment strategies can reduce the project cost, while meeting the environmental and health standards.
K2 Consulting Group provides remediation strategies for various contaminants in soils and ground water, which are tailored to our unique client situations.
Consultants at K2 Consulting Group has experience in working with EPA accredited Site Auditors in the process of successful remediation of the site.
Our Services
Environmental Assessment
Consultants at K2 Consulting Group are trained and experienced in the assessment and management of contaminated soils and groundwater. Our quick, effective and practical approach in contamination management puts us at the forefront of today’s emerging contamination management market.
GroundWater
Soils are referred to as contaminated when the concentration of contaminant is usually higher than the ambient concentrations. There may be naturally elevated concentration of contaminants while in most of the cases, there is an apparent source of contamination (point source).
Waste Classification Services
Consultants at K2 Consulting Group undertake a systematic and exhaustive approach in classifying soils, as it can be a huge savings to the project if lesser quantity is sent to the landfill or waste recovery centre, while still meeting the regulations.
Vapour Intrusion Investigation
K2 Consulting Group utilises best-practice planning, collection, analysis and conduct human health risk assessment and site screening. K2 Consulting Group’s team of expert engineers ensure that regulatory requirements are met so that stakeholder risks are understood.
Acid Sulphate Soil
When Acid Sulfate Soils can be detrimental to the environment when exposed to atmospheric air through anthropogenic activities (excavation for construction purposes etc) or natural means (drainage of groundwater).
PFAS Investigations
PFAS refers to Per & Poly Fluorinated Alkyl Substance which is a group of long chain fluorinated organic compounds used in various industrial applications. Australia and other leading nations have banned the usage of the PFAS containing chemicals.
Environmental Consultants
Consultants at K2 Consulting Group are qualified lead auditors in Environmental Management Systems – ISO 14001:2015, Management Systems Auditing – ISO 19011:2018. We can assist your organisation in identifying various environmental risks.