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A 7-step executive summary of EPA recommendations to reduce lead in drinking water in schools
The EPA is responsible for ensuring the safety of the nation’s drinking water in public water supplies. The EPA estimates that approximately 8,000 schools and child care facilities maintain their own water supply and are regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). There are approximately 98,000 public schools and 500,000 child-care facilities not regulated… Read More
The Impact of Extreme Weather on Hazardous Material Releases
Extreme weather has an out-sized impact on petrochemical industries, in part because many are located along coastal and inland waterways. One aspect of this impact is an increased frequency of spills due to natural hazards in recent decades. In the analysis of federally reported releases presented, natural hazards are the underlying cause of between 1… Read More
Ten Insider Tips to Reduce Your Environmental Remediation System Operations and Maintenance Costs
So, you’ve just spent a lot of time and money designing and installing that in-situ environmental remediation system at your facility. You were assured that the system will remove contaminants from the soil, soil gas and/or groundwater but it will take a few years or more to achieve regulatory endpoints. At least the big headaches… Read More
news & events
PSMJ Resources Announces the Top-Performing Architecture and Engineering Firms for 2019
PSMJ’s exclusive Circle of Excellence highlights firms that demonstrate outstanding business achievement in the architecture, environmental and engineering industry. July 24, 2019 (Newton, MA)—PSMJ Resources, Inc., the world’s leading authority on the effective management of architecture, engineering, environmental and construction firms, announces the members of the 2019 Circle of Excellence. Seventy-two exceptional architecture and engineering… Read More
Career Opportunity – Administrative Coordinator
We are searching for an energetic professional to own the role of Administrative Coordinator in our Cochranville, PA office. This position is the hub for a team of highly talented scientists, geologists and biologists who are focused on client solutions. A self-motivated person with strong organizational and communication skills will thrive here. Applicants should have… Read More
Meet us at the International Symposium & Exhibition on the Redevelopment of Manufactured Gas Plant Sites
MGP 2019 is an on-going educational and networking event that focuses on specific issues related to the remediation and redevelopment of manufactured gas plant sites. It is being held on June 2-4 at the Borgata Hotel Casino in Atlantic City New Jersey. Tripp, Nora and Tony will be in attendance and our booth is #31…. Read More
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Planning for and Response to Catastrophic Events at Contaminated Sites
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection: Site Remediation and Waste Management Program – June 2016 Proper planning for catastrophic events can result in less significant impacts, including personal injuries/deaths, property damage, economic-production time losses, and resources dedicated to recovery efforts. Proper planning can also eliminate and/or reduce the unintended release of contaminants and impacts to… Read More
Growing Vulnerability: Facing Natural Hazard-Related Environmental Liability
NJ Municipalities: Official Publication of the New Jersey State League of Municipalities – November 2015 Worsening natural hazards are resulting in increased environmental liability. This article discusses how local governments can take common sense steps to limit their risk. Link: http://njmmagazine.org/issues/2015/2015-11/ PDF: Click here to open Share This:
Vulnerability Assessment of Hazardous Materials Installations in Coastal Delaware
2014 This report presents an assessment of the vulnerability of hazardous materials installations in Delaware to sea level rise. Not publicly available. Please contact nsanatella@bstiweb.com for more information. This publication is the combined effort of our BSTI people along with various other groups. Through collaboration, we are able to enrich the world with knowledge that… Read More
