Soil Remediation & Tank Removals
Contaminated soils are of special interest for many. With the numerous regulations pertaining to classifications (California and/or Federal), lab analysis’ requirements, disposal methods and treatment processes, public health issues, and storm water/ containment laws.Western Environmental Services, Inc. has over 20 years of experience to meet all your regulation concerns while giving various options to dispose of your contaminated soils.
The following is an example of the procedure used when removing an above ground storage tank or under ground storage tank:
- Accessing than to determine residual waste material and integrity
- Vacuum Pump and residual waste material
- Isolate tank
- Remove all Fill and Vent Pipes
- Cut and Clean Interior of Tank
- Disposal of Waste Materials
- Remove tank and pipes
- Seal Vent and Fill Pipes
- Dispose of Tank
- Analyze surrounding soil for contamination
- Process any contaminated soil with most appropriate methodology
- Backfill
Review key research to identify any potential health problems that a chemical can cause.
Exposure Assessment
Determine the amount, duration, and pattern of exposure to the chemical
Dose-Response Assessment
Estimate how much of the chemical it would take to cause varying degrees of health effects that could lead to illnesses.
Risk Characterization
Assess the risk for the chemical to cause cancer or other illnesses in the general population.
