Environmental Services City of New Haven

School Site New Haven, CT

EnviroMed reviewed existing data completed by others of polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) impacted soil.  Based on the review for previous data, EnviroMed determined that the PAH impacted soil was from fill material that was placed at the Site from previous historical uses.  During the environmental phasing of work, EnviroMed completed a Phase I ESA of the Site as per ASTM and State of Connecticut standards.  EnviroMed conducted more soil sampling and came up with the best remedial alternative for the impacted soil at the school based on human health issues and cost.

The soil remediation took place for existing soil piles at the Site.  Soil for others areas at the Site that were impacted by PAHs were either removed or capped in place.  All data generated for the soil sampling and analysis phases were summarized in detailed Phase II and Phase III environmental site assessment reports.  Completing a Remedial Action Plan (RAP) completed the determination of remedial approaches.  In the RAP all feasible alternatives for remediation are given, then benefits and deficiencies are discussed for each of the alternatives.  As part of the RAP for this project costs were given for all phases of remediation and monitoring.  EnviroMed conducted site supervision and perimeter monitoring during the excavation and capping phases of the project.

EnviroMed has conducted numerous similar projects for New Haven Public Schools for investigation, remediation and monitoring of urban fill sites.  Some of the sites are listed below:

• Clinton Avenue SchoolHooker School
• Truman SchoolColumbus School
• Edgewood SchoolCelentano School
• Wexler School

A Brownfields pilot program was developed for the Former US Repeating Arms site in New Haven, CT.  EnviroMed completed a QAPP to makes sure sampling protocols would follow standard procedures acceptable to EPA and the City of New Haven.  EnviroMed completed the QAPP and submitted the document to EPA for approval.  The approval was granted within a two-month period, and EnviroMed conducted sampling for asbestos, lead and hazardous materials for over forty (40) buildings in the former gun-manufacturing complex.  The program was extremely successful, since the client was able to begin abatement and remediation of several of the building.