Mercury Cleanup

Mercury Cleanup
Following an investigation by a client which revealed mercury contamination in the soil, Blackshare Environmental was retained to negotiate cleanup levels with the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ) under the Voluntary Cleanup Program (VCP). Direct negotiations with the ODEQ resulted in risk-based cleanup levels which were less stringent and less costly for the client while still achieving protection to human health and the environment. We conducted an initial soil event sampling to better define the area of contamination based on the negotiated cleanup level. After defining the contaminated area, soil was excavated using high-vacuum technology. The impacted soil was containerized and we arranged for soil disposal at a permitted landfill facility. The ODEQ approved the excavation and disposal, granting a "No Further Action" letter to the client.