Groundwater Services for CCR

Managing groundwater compliance at coal combustion residuals (CCR) facilities requires consultants with extensive experience assessing, monitoring, and, if necessary, remediating groundwater impacts to comply with CCR regulations.

Geosyntec has expertise conducting groundwater characterizations to develop robust conceptual site models. These, in turn, serve as the foundation for understanding migration pathways and exposure risks, evaluating remedial alternatives, and implementing remediation.

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CCR INNOVATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS

Geosyntec continues to advance the CCR practice through technical innovations and partnerships. For example, in collaboration with the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) and a utility client, we are evaluating the use of biogeochemical processes for CCR immobilization, including the ability to analyze key DNA targets to monitor the process. In addition, EPRI and the Interstate Technology & Regulatory Council (ITRC) frequently ask Geosyntec to author guidance documents, including those that address monitored natural attenuation (MNA) of groundwater and remedial technology fact sheets.

ELIMINATE UNNECCESSARY REMEDIATION COSTS

We have saved our clients millions of dollars in unnecessary remediation costs by obtaining regulatory approval of MNA remedies and conducting alternate source demonstrations based on site-specific interpretation and evaluations. Our geochemistry modeling expertise has been critical to understanding changing subsurface conditions and potential mobilization of naturally occurring metals in groundwater. Through Geosyntec’s internal research and development department, the Technology Advisory Counsel, we have funded research to develop a reactive media for placement in permeable reactive barriers to remove boron from groundwater.

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CCR Videos

Coal Combustion Residuals: Innovative Groundwater Remediation | Robert Glazier

Robert Glazier explains how Geosyntec helps clients select site-specific solutions from an array of technologies to find the best solution for managing regulated CCR facilities.

Groundwater Remediation: Pump and Treat Vs Phytoremediation | Robert Glazier

Bob Glazier helps clients identify site-specific solutions for groundwater remediation. He explains the options of pump and treat in comparison to phytoremediation.

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Groundwater Services for CCR Projects