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Stell Environmental Enterprises, Inc.

Project Description

The Gettysburg Foundry Site was contaminated with dross waste from former metal foundry operations.  Thousands of tons of metals-contaminated waste were buried in a 1,400 foot long trench that extended into a nearby wetland.  Remediation activities included abandoned building removal, ground water monitoring well abandonment, hazardous waste removal and disposal, post-excavation soil sampling, excavation backfilling, wetland mitigation and monitoring, and ground water monitoring well installation.

 

Abandonment of ground water monitoring wells was completed prior to the remediation of the waste to eliminate the potential contamination pathway into ground water. An estimated 5,000 truck loads of waste were excavated, manifested, and transported to a landfill for proper disposal during the five month excavation phase of the project.

 

Post-excavation soil samples were collected from the excavation sidewalls and floor to document that statewide health standards were attained.  Laboratory results were expedited to allow excavation activities to continue uninterrupted.  Laboratory data was validated in accordance with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency guidance prior to final submittal.

 

Monitoring wells were installed to replace those removed at the start of the project.  Monitoring of mitigated wetlands is currently being conducted to ensure sustainability of the wetland.

 

SEE’s ability to quickly mobilize to the site and timely coordination of laboratory analytical results allowed for an uninterrupted schedule and cost savings for the client.

Gettysburg Foundry

Remediation Activities Support, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Superfund Site, Gettysburg Foundry, Adams County, Pennsylvania

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