Contaminant – Vertex Environmental

Dewatering for Soil Remediation and Condo Construction

Vertex was contracted to design, supply and operate a filtration system to treat petroleum hydrocarbon (PHC) impacted groundwater. The project objective was to lower the static water table to facilitate the excavation of PHC-impacted soils, followed by construction of a

Cold Weather Injections at Remote Site

A historical leaking UST resulted in contamination to soil and groundwater inside a remote National Park. A Risk Assessment identified concerns over benzene concentrations for a planned building expansion. Excavation was ruled out due to the depth of the impacts

PHC High Resolution Site Characterization Survey

A historic leak from a UST released over 19,000 L of gasoline directly into the subsurface over a five year period. Extensive borehole drilling and monitoring well installations were completed. A downgradient area of high PHC concentrations was discovered extending

Chlorinated Solvents Treated Using “Trickle-Down” Method

Historic releases over many years caused significant vertical migration of PCE into soil and ground water. Major challenge encountered: impacts greater than 6 mbgs in silty clay till beneath occupied building.

Bedrock Drinking Water Well Protected

At a trailer park in Eastern Ontario, two tanks released heating oil into the underlying unconsolidated and fractured rock. Though much of the affected overburden was excavated, a petroleum hydrocarbon plume and associated free phase remained in the fractured bedrock,

In-Situ Injections Revitalize Historic Site

Historical leaks from a series of underground tanks and pipes were indentified at a former fuel dispensing facility in Toronto. The leakage had created an underground plume over an area of approximately 1,000m2. Excavation was deemed to be technically challenging

Vertex Saves Wells without Disrupting Residents

A spill near a residential area in Quebec released petroleum hydrocarbons into the underlying groundwater and soil. The accident posed a risk to nearby wells, endangering the local water supply. PHC contaminants included: Benzene, Toluene, Xylene

Residential Area in Quebec

Near a residential area in Quebec, an accidental release of petroleum hydrocarbons from a spill into the underlying groundwater and soil posed a risk to nearby water supply wells. Groundwater concentrations for selected PHCs included: Benzene (maximum concentration of 146

Industrial Site in New Jersey

At an industrial site in New Jersey, historical leakage from a UST released petroleum hydrocarbons into the underlying groundwater and soil creating a health and ecology risk to overlying and down gradient receptors. Soil concentrations of PHCs included: BTEX (maximum

Remote Residence Leaked Petroleum Hydrocarbons

At a remote residence, petroleum hydrocarbons leaked from a UST into the underlying groundwater and soil creating a health and ecology risk to the residents and local environment. Soil concentrations of PHCs included: BTEX (maximum concentration of 152 μg/g) F1