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Fate and Transport and Hydrogeological Characterization

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Hydrogeological characterization and fate and transport modeling affects the performance of any remediation technology deployed at a site. To effectively remediate a site and optimize the use of time and resources, contamination must be sufficiently characterized using sound judgment to interpret available data. By delineating and understanding the geology and hydrogeology, our experts design strong conceptual site models, remediate groundwater, and employ beneficial reuse of sediments.

Environmental Forensic Studies

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Drawing on decades of experience in chemistry, biochemistry, ecology, and biology, our engineers and scientists conduct field and laboratory investigations to identify or characterize biological and chemical challenges impacting soil, sediment, groundwater, surface water, and waste.

Detection & Culturing of Microbes for Environmental Applications

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Geosyntec is a reliable partner for creative, cost-effective and successful bioremediation solutions because we approach remediation with an environmental management perspective. For each client, we develop a clear understanding of how to achieve best-value outcomes using the most appropriate technologies and environmental management strategies for each project. Bioremediation harnesses the natural characteristics and abilities of microbes to clean contaminated soil and groundwater. Our skilled practitioners use a wide array of methods to stimulate the growth of certain microbes that use contaminants as a source of food and energy. Contaminants treated using bioremediation can include oil and other petroleum products, solvents, and pesticides. Geosyntec scientists pioneered the use of bioaugmentation to profoundly refashion in situ biodegradation processes in soil and groundwater. In addition, our scientists remain active in applied research and development with U.S. Department of Defense remediation programs, NASA, the University of Toronto, Cornell University, the Georgia Institute of Technology, and other strategic partners examining future applications and enhancements to bioremediation techniques. Our practitioners also are engaged in ongoing research that examines remedial solutions that tap into the power of metals biogeochemistry and chemical oxidation as well as new techniques for wastewater treatment, vapor intrusion mitigation, and the treatment of energetic, chlorinated, and recalcitrant compounds and dense nonaqueous phase liquids, or DNAPLs. Through our environmental technology research and testing laboratory, SiREM, Geosyntec also provides the tools environmental professionals need to optimize the remediation of chlorinated solvents and other recalcitrant chemicals. As an industry leader, SiREM provides unparalleled technical support combined with a unique range of products and testing services that save our clients money, increases remediation effectiveness, and provide peace of mind during their field implementation of bioremediation solutions. Two of our leading bioaugmentation cultures, KB-1® and KB-1® Plus, have been used for well over a decade to enhance bioremediation of chlorinated solvents at impacted sites throughout the world. These cultures introduce beneficial microorganisms to remedial sites where they are absent or at low concentrations.

Waste Management and Minimization Services

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Municipal and private clients turn to Geosyntec to solve complex problems involving a wide array of solid waste management issues. We guide clients through the technical, regulatory, and public relations aspects of municipal solid waste, construction and demolition waste, nonhazardous industrial solid waste, hazardous waste, and other waste classes. Because Geosyntec’s waste management professionals span disciplines, from geologists and engineers to environmental management, due diligence consultants, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) professionals, we offer solid waste clients a comprehensive understanding of their systems and a full suite of services to address their challenges. Recognized as leaders in their fields, our team has worked with clients on more than 2,000 landfill, environmental, and geotechnical projects throughout the United States over the last three decades. From siting and permitting to closure construction, clean closure, and post-closure monitoring and care, we address the complete life cycle of a project. We also offer waste mining consulting services to help our clients redevelop former waste management facilities. Because our clients are increasingly driven to improve performance, minimize waste, secure value for money, achieve required returns, and optimize the use of assets, we equip them with a deep understanding of market drivers and operational issues. Our advisory specialists translate technical and commercial issues into financial analyses, valuations, and support for financial models, with clear recommendations made for our clients’ benefit, without bias to a particular vendor, service, or product. Our services include the following: Design, permitting, construction, maintenance, decommissioning, and closure of transfer stations, materials recovery facilities, convenience centers, waste-to-energy plants, surface impoundments, and landfills Groundwater, leachate, and landfill gas management Waste minimization and diversion, including recycling programs and organics collection Carbon credits and ESG issues Financial modeling and cost/benefit analyses Waste flow analysis, composition, and generation studies Regulatory compliance Economic liability and long-term environmental liability evaluation and management Strategic planning

Groundwater Extraction and Treatment Systems

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Geosyntec Consultants is a global leader in the assessment and remediation of soil and groundwater impacted by a broad range of contaminants.

Industrial Wastewater Treatment Systems

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As the size and complexity of our clients' most challenging environmental and infrastructure projects have grown, so has Geosyntec's ability to deliver solutions through specialized process engineering services. Our services include waste characterization and treatability studies, conceptual and detailed process designs, instrumentation and control designs, facility permitting, construction-phase services, system start-up services, operation and maintenance, system optimization, and data management and reporting. We also employ advanced simulation modeling tools to optimize existing infrastructure investments and to extend the operational life of process units with a high degree of effectiveness. We have experience in the design of sustainable projects that allow our clients to benefit from long-term cost savings, as well as greater efficiency, new revenue from innovative solutions, improved public image and stakeholder relations, and real reductions in impacts on the natural environment. Geosyntec provides a variety of specialized water and wastewater engineering services to our clients. Our primary services to wastewater treatment plant owners/operators include the design of advanced and secondary treatment plants, land and water body direct discharge systems, physical and biological nutrient removal systems, biosolids management facilities employing aerobic and anaerobic digestion, and beneficial reuse systems. By using specialized tools such as computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modeling techniques, we have been able to recommend cost-effective modifications to existing infrastructure that have significantly increased hydraulic throughput without compromising treatment effectiveness. This allows our clients to avoid/delay costly capital investments to achieve the same results. Our wastewater clients include a wide range of industrial, commercial and government entities. As a result, we have a wealth of wastewater design, construction, and operation experience incorporating physical, chemical, and biological treatment processes. Geosyntec is an established leader in the design and implementation of process systems. With our commitment to developing innovative solutions to our clients' complex challenges, we have made significant advancements in the application of innovative technologies with the implementation of successful full-scale treatment systems. With a keen interest in the understanding of complex systems, Geosyntec has been able to optimize existing treatment facilities to the benefit of our clients who would otherwise be susceptible to much more costly alternatives.

Contaminated Media Investigations & Assessments

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Geosyntec applies reliable and innovative approaches to contaminated media investigations and assessments. We help clients address a wide array of known and emerging contaminants in soil, sediment, and groundwater. We also conduct site evaluations and discover the sources of air emissions, subsurface vapor intrusion into buildings, and contaminants in surface waters. Our assessment specialists include some of the most respected and sought-after professionals in the environmental remediation industry. They possess the experience and technical skills to conceptualize and implement all aspects of contaminated media assessments and remediation programs. Using a multidisciplinary approach, Geosyntec brings together nationally recognized, in-house specialists in civil and geotechnical engineering, ecology and biological sciences, risk assessment and applied toxicology, and earth sciences to address the complex issues associated with contaminated media. Our contaminated site practitioners guide our clients through specialized remediation plans, consult on regulatory strategies, and develop comprehensive cleanup approaches. We address numerous types of media, including contaminated soil, sediment, and groundwater. Contaminated Media Services

Management Systems Services

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Whether it's due to customer, shareholder, or regulator-requirements, transitional workforce challenges, or some other reason, organizations are seeking to develop, implement, maintain, and improve upon their systems for environmental, safety and health, and sustainability management. Limited resources and management system expertise within the organizations can be a road block. Geosyntec's comprehensive understanding of our clients' operations paired with our expertise in management system development and implementation allow us to provide our clients with innovative and cost-effective solutions for identifying, prioritizing, and managing more efficiently the environmental, safety and health, and sustainability risks and opportunities associated with their operations. Our management system experts offer clients a broad array of services, including policy development support, system element gap analysis, document and training material development, performance monitoring data analysis, trending, and visualization, information management system design and optimization, system auditing, nonconformance correction planning including root cause analysis, and management review and third-party certification preparation. Our projects routinely involve organizations with multiple and varied facilities, multi-cultural stakeholders, and transient workforces. Through our work, Geosyntec's clients improve performance and achieve their operational goals. Geosyntec's management system implementation programs are tailored to meet the needs of each client resulting in a smooth integration and minimized operational disruption. Geosyntec's strategy for new management systems is to learn about existing processes and procedures and develop a simple manual that cross-references to other processes and programs within the organization. We then work with the organization to customize the system and procedures. A management system developed in partnership with Geosyntec is a good fit from the start and is flexible to evolve with the organization. For our clients with existing management systems, Geosyntec offers support with routine auditing and maintenance, system improvement, gap analysis with updated standards, developing and implementing corrective actions, and transitioning to new and/or revised standards. Our management system specialists include individuals with technical expertise across a broad range of disciplines who have studied and are training in management systems and who have worked in industry under management systems. We have experience with systems that conform to the ISO, OHSAS, RC, and EPA compliance-focused management system standards. The ISO 14001 standard for Environmental Management and the ISO 45001 standard for Occupational Safety and Health are widely used in manufacturing. Geosyntec is experienced in performing gap analyses of existing systems to determine what steps are needed to comply with these standards. We also perform internal audits, develop site-specific lists of legal requirements, develop standard operating procedures, and assist with corrective and preventative actions to improve management systems.

Environmental Permitting and Compliance

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Geosyntec provides a diverse portfolio of services to our public and private clients to improve their environmental and financial performance, manage risk, and reduce environmental liabilities consistent with their financial and stewardship goals. Our professionals have significant corporate, consulting, and government work experience and specialize in each of these sectors. Accordingly, we understand our clients' challenges and needs and provide appropriate solutions that consistently reduce risk exposure and add value to the bottom-line. Geosyntec delivers solutions in many areas of environmental compliance support, auditing, management systems, environmental studies and cleanup, infrastructure engineering and design, and natural resources assessment and restoration. We have completed nearly 10,000 projects worldwide with an outstanding and always improving safety record. Our experience delivers on the potential of innovative applications of proven and emerging technologies. Dynamic environmental laws, regulations, standards, and guidance demand a proactive approach in order for businesses to minimize environmental risk while maintaining economic benefit. Geosyntec's Environmental Management practitioners help our clients manage existing and potential liability associated with environmental, health and safety issues. Our clients have included utilities, government agencies, and companies in agriculture, manufacturing (chemical, food products, and technology), transportation, waste management, retail, and property development/management. Geosyntec assists clients with a variety of environmental compliance services. These services range from proactive to defensive/corrective, including the following: NPDES permitting support Air permitting support Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) reporting RCRA program development and implementation Environmental auditing program development and implementation Environmental performance measurement

Due Diligence

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The role of environmental due diligence during merger, divestiture, and acquisition (MD&A) activities has evolved significantly since the early years of conducting straightforward Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) for the purpose of identifying potential environmental concerns. Today, transactional due diligence can encompass far beyond just the routine Phase I ESA, advancing to higher level deal optimization through evaluation of sustainable practices and environmental, social and governance (ESG) to not just mitigate, but optimize the environmental foot print of the transaction.  What once may have required only a small team of environmental professionals, has now developed into a requirement to assemble a myriad of inter-disciplinary professionals; skilled not just in environmental matters, but in financial and business matters as well with an aim of seeking value creation in addition to risk mitigation.  Our clients look to Geosyntec to become a strategic and sustainable business partner looking beyond just a response to regulatory requirements.   We understand that our clients may be driven by varying degrees of capitalization and risk tolerance.  Certain investments may be time-limited while other investments such as mergers may present a need for a longer term vision of risk mitigation.  We specialize in translating environmental risk into financial terms used for sound business decisions, requiring sophisticated integration of technical, regulatory, practical, and financial drivers.

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