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We serve an array of client types and provide a myriad of solutions. Some examples of our work are listed below.

Project: Demolition of AST containment walls.
Problem: Regulatory requirement for disposal as contaminated waste in RCRA landfill.
Solution: Designed solution and received regulatory approval to pulverize wall material and use as road subbase material. Savings to client exceeded $35,000.

Project: Removal of UST and contamination assessment.
Problem: Discovery of soil and ground water contamination, with property closing scheduled within four weeks.
Solution: Removed contaminated soils and designed short-term intermittent multiple recovery well pump and treat system. Removed and treated ground water over three week period followed by sampling and analysis. Reduced contaminant levels to point of No Further Action.

Project: Removal of UST.
Problem: Discovery of residual soil contamination and pocket of ground water contamination.
Solution: Removed contaminated soil. Overdeveloped monitoring well during closure assessment with on site treatment. Resulted in regulatory approval of No Further Assessment.

Project: Excavation of contaminated soils and contamination assessment.
Problem: Discovery of contaminated ground water.
Solution: Following excavation, a biosparging system was designed and implemented. Biosparging activity resulted in order-or-magnitude reduction in contaminant levels over four month period.

Project: Excavation of contaminated soils.
Problem: Discovery of contaminated so ils under existing building.
Solution: Designed and installed vacuum extraction system. Reduced residual contamination to acceptable levels in four month period without interruption to building occupants.

Project: Contamination assessment relating to property financing (multiple similar projects).
Problem: Ground water contamination on portion of property.
Solution: Performed computer modeling of contaminant plume to estimate future movement and natural attenuation. Site was re-platted as two parcels with uncontaminated parcel used as collateral.

Project: Asbestos abatement at major defense contractor facility.
Problem: Disagreement between abatement contractor and facility owner.
Solution: A2L Technologies was employed by Surety Company as expert witness to determine Surety Company's position. Based on A2L's findings and recommendations, case was settled within sixty days in favor of Surety Company.

Project: Removal of UST and contamination assessment.
Problem: Discovery of soil and ground water contamination, with pending property sale.
Solution: Removed contaminated soils for thermal treatment and designed and installed short-term open-excavation sparging system with nutrient and surfactant addition. Operated system for 4 weeks. Following backfilling and stabilization period of one month, collected samples. Reduced contaminant levels by three orders of magnitude (29,000 ug/L down to 93 ug/L) to point of Natural Attenuation Levels.

Project: Removal of UST. Problem: Discovery of pocket of ground water contamination. Solution: Overdeveloped monitoring well as part of contamination assessment. Reduced contaminant mass by 93%, resulting in regulatory approval of No Further Action.

The following case study was prepared at the request of a regulatory agency to use as an example of how a project should be performed

Owner: A2L partnered with Pinellas County and the City of Clearwater to complete a site assessment and remediation in a record time of 8 months.

New Plan Realty Trust

Client: The Sembler Company

Client:
The Sembler Company


Reference:
Tom Hareas

During the site investigation associated with the re-development of The Clearwater Mall it was discovered that soil and ground water contamination existed at a former auto service center. A2L Technologies, Inc. was called upon to provide site assessment and remediation activities on a fast track basis in order to not delay the demolition and construction schedule. Additionally, all work would have to be approved by the Pinellas County Health Department and the City of Clearwater.


Completion Date:
June 2004

A2L worked with Pinellas County and the City of Clearwater to complete the site assessment, source removal and ground water remediation in less than 8 months. This process typically takes 18 - 24 months. The entire process, from the initial investigation, through one year of post-remediation quarterly monitoring was completed in 22 months (average completion time is 48 months). Pinellas County requested that A2L provide a written case study of this project for their use as an example of how well a project can be completed.


Cost:
$115,000

According to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, the average cost for the assessment and remediation of a petroleum contaminated site ranges from $200,000 - $300,000. The Clearwater Mall project was completed for a total cost of $115,000.