Experience

ESS Laboratory has performed numerous projects to determine compliance with regulatory requirements or to assess potential environmental liabilities The following is a summary of some of those projects. CLIENT NAME CONTRACT DESCRIPTION PROJECT NAME Consulting Firm Marion, MA Site Investigation of Former Mill Site Performed sampling and analysis of Soil, Water, and Waste samples, in support of a site investigation utilizing US EPA SW-846 and MA DEP methods. The analyses include waste disposable parameters and field screening analysis for total petroleum hydrocarbons. Consulting Firm Sandwich, MA Site Investigation for Airport Performed analysis of Soil, Water, and Waste samples in support of a investigation, utilizing US EPA SW-846 and MA DEP Protocol.  The analyses included organic and inorganic tests. Consulting Firm Providence, RI Suspected MGP Waste Disposal Site Performed analysis of samples from a suspected waste disposal site, in support of an investigation, utilizing US EPA protocols and provided full data deliverable packages with over a 99.5% acceptance rate by an independent data validator. Consulting Firm Providence, RI Emergency Response for Gasoline Release Provided one (1) hour turnaround for the analysis of Volatile Organic Compounds associated with a gasoline line that was breached during a weekend construction project Consulting Firm East Providence, RI Superfund Site Performed a 12 hour rapid turnaround analysis of groundwater samples to delineate screening levels for monitoring well installations Consulting Firm Providence, RI Emergency Response for Mercury Release Provided personnel to perform field air monitoring and analysis for Mercury in private homes, vehicles, hospital, schools, in response to a Mercury release. Consulting Firm Northern, MA Site Investigation of Semi-conductor Facility Performed analysis of soils and groundwater samples for Volatile & Semi-volatile Organics, Metals, PCBs, Perchlorates, and Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons, in support of a Site Investigation Consulting Firm Newport, RI Dredging Analysis for the construction of a Marina Performed sampling of dredge spoils from a floating drill platform for over three weeks period. The samples were analyzed for Volatile Organics, PCBs, and Metals. Utility Providence, RI Wastewater Discharge Provided Operation and Maintenance including Confined Space Sampling for a Utility compliance with their POTW requirements.The analysis included Volatile, Semi-Volatile organics, Metals and various wet Chemistry Parameters. Utility Providence, RI Emergency Response Performed PCB analysis on a rapid turn around time with results provided in 5 hours in response to a transformer oil spill Private Party Drinking Water Analysis Performed Volatile Organics Analysis of Drinking Water samples which prompted an investigation of the contamination by a State regulatory agency. Construction Firm Warwick, RI Emergency Response due to Explosion Performed sampling and analysis of aqueous sample for Volatile Organics compounds in support of an Explosion Investigation at a Construction site Consulting Firm Glastonbury, CT MGP sites Scranton, PA Performed analysis of Soil, Water, and Waste samples in support of an investigation of various MGP sites owned by a national utility company. Samples were analyzed for various Organic and Inorganic compounds utilizing US EPA SW-846 and PA DEP Protocol Industrial Client Lynn, MA Waste Characterization Performed analytical services for a Multi-year contract to provide waste characterization analyses on a variety of materials to be disposed of.These included; Tyvek suits, batteries, oil, rags, paint, solvents, PCB wipes and floor sweepings. Industrial Client Versailles, CT Landfill Ground Water monitoring and Effluent analysis Performed quarterly analysis of ground water samples including weekly effluent analysis for a variety of contaminants, in compliance with a permit requirement. Consulting Firm Needham, MA Brownfields Redevelopment Project Performed a 3 year analytical program for an industrial site redevelopment project. In Boston . Soil and Water samples were analyzed using the MCP guidelines. Some disposal parameters on excavated soils required rapid turnaround of 24 to 48 hours. Consulting Firm Merrimack, NH Industrial Plant Closure Investigation Performed analytical services in support of a closure investigation at a former electroplating facility.Soil, aqueous, concrete cores, oil and groundwater samples were analyzed for; Volatiles, PAH’s, PCB’s, Cyanide, Metals, Hexavalent Chromium, TPH and TCLP parameters. Consulting Firm Warwick, RI City of Providence Brownfields Redevelopment Project Performed analytical services for an industrial site redevelopment project, in downtown .Soil and groundwater samples were analyzed to determine the extent of remediation required to ensure public safety. Consulting Firm Manchester, NH Fort Devens MA Provided analytical services in support of an investigation and demolition contract for the Army Corps of Engineers. Hundreds of samples analyzed over a one month period for pesticides and disposal parameters. Consulting Firm Newburgh, NY USACE Groton, CT Provided analytical services in support of a site investigation and remediation project. Samples were analyzed for various Organic and Inorganic compounds utilizing US EPA SW-846 protocols including providing USACE deliverables. Consulting Firm Marlborough, MA Ottati and Goss Superfund Site New Hampshire DACA27-99-D-0018 Provided analytical services in support of an onsite thermal treatment plant project for the US EPA and Army Corps of Engineers. Several thousand samples were analyzed on a 24 hour turn time over of 8 months.The primary contaminants of concern were PCB’s and Volatile organics. Consulting Firm Marlborough, MA MMR AFCEE Cape Cod, MA F41264-01-D-8551 Provided analytical services for various Organic and Inorganic compounds including physical parameters. The analyses were performed in accordance with SW846 and ASTM protocols including providing AFCEE ERPIRMS deliverables. Consulting Firm Southborough, MA Navy Contract RI Nike Test Pilot Site Provided analytical services in support of a remediation site investigation Samples were analyzed for various Organic and Inorganic compounds utilizing US EPA SW-846 protocols including providing full deliverables Consulting Firm Lawrence, MA Coast Guard Weymouth, MA Provided analytical support for a site investigation in Weymouth . Samples were analyzed for various Organic and Inorganic compounds utilizing US EPA SW-846 protocols including providing full deliverables Consulting Firm Manchester, NH Atlas Tack MA Provided analytical testing services in support of an investigation and disposal contract under the US Army. Hundreds of samples analyzed over a 2 year period for pesticides and disposal parameters. Consulting Firm Portland, ME Fort Greene Abandoned Rife Range RI Provided analytical testing services in support of an investigation and disposal contract with the US Army. Samples were analyzed for Lead, VOCs and SVOCs. Including SEDD and ERIS deliverables. Consulting Firm Lowel, MA Charlestown, RI Provided analytical testing services in support of a remedial investigation and disposal contract with the US Army. Samples were analyzed for GRO, Lead VOCs, SVOCs and disposal parameters. Including SEDD deliverables. Consulting Firm Providence, RI BNAS ME Provided analytical testing services in support of a remedial investigation contract with the US Navy and EPA. Samples were analyzed for disposal and confirmatory parameters. Consulting Firm Montpelier,VT Bucks Harbor, ME Provided analytical testing services in support of a long term monitoring contract with the US Army Corps of Engineers. Samples were analyzed for VOCs by method 524.2, including a SEDD deliverable. US Army Glenburn, ME Provided analytical testing services in support of a long term monitoring program. Including full data packages and SEDD deliverables. Naval Undersea Warfare Center Various Projects Provided analytical testing services in support of a long term monitoring programs. Consulting Firm Hamilton, NJ Chicopee Landfill Performed PCB analysis on over 3000 soil samples. Up to 50 samples per day were extracted by method 3541 and analyzed by method 8082, in accordance with TSCA subpart Q requirements. Consulting Firm Newton, MA Southbridge Landfill Performed PCB analysis on 800 soil samples submitted over a 7 day period. The samples were extracted by method 3541 and analyzed by method 8082, in accordance with TSCA subpart Q requirements. Consulting Firm Worchester, MA Dartmouth Boat Yard Performed PCB analysis on 500 soil samples submitted over a 7 day period. The samples were extracted by method 3541 and analyzed by method 8082, in accordance with TSCA subpart Q requirements. Consulting Firm Wellesley, MA Boston Redevelopment Authority Project An industrial site in South Boston was characterized for PCB contamination under TSCA Guidelines. Approximately 1000 soil samples were analyzed to determine the extent of PCB remediation required to meet TSCA requirements.