practices
Site Investigation and Remediation

AMEC Geomatrix is a leader and innovator when designing and implementing site characterization and remediation programs. Our proven ability to bring together under one roof all key disciplines—from environmental and earth sciences to engineering, construction, and community relations—assures that we develop and implement solutions that are focused exclusively on the needs of our clients. Our track record is one of credibility, leadership and experience in creating customized, innovative solutions that save our clients money, creates value and builds assets while balancing the need to meet environmental obligations. AMEC Geomatrix maintains close relationships with nationally recognized Universities and National Laboratories and supports research (through funding of scholarships and contracting on projects) into the development of innovative remediation and characterization techniques. New (patented) bioremediation, chemical destruction and characterization methods have been developed through these relationships

KEY SERVICES — Site Investigation
  • Expedited site assessment
  • Numerical/analytical and conceptual site model development
  • Soil vapor intrusion evaluations
  • Remedial investigations and corrective action for CERCLA and RCRA sites
  • Mass flux assessment for chemicals in groundwater, surface water, and vapor
  • Focused DNAPL and LNAPL characterization
  • Experience with chlorinated solvents, MtBE, perchlorate, PCBs, coal tar, creosote, pesticides, As, Cr(VI), radionuclides
  • Innovative investigation using dyes, fluorescence, matrix diffusion, x-ray fluorescence and isotopic analysis
  • Surface and subsurface geophysical testing methods
  • Depth discrete sampling and aquifer testing in sedimentary and fractured bedrock systems.
  • Forensic site evaluation techniques for litigation support services
KEY SERVICES – Remedial Design and Engineering
  • Development of plans and specifications
  • Construction management and full program oversight
  • In situ remediation, including bioremediation, phytoremediation, in situ reactive barrier, and nano-scale iron systems
  • Physical containment design and implementation
  • Operation and maintenance and system
  • System optimization
  • Third party review
RELATED SERVICES
  • Construction management
  • Brownfields development planning
  • Regulatory permit application and negotiation
  • Program management for PRP groups
  • System start up and monitoring
  • Community relations support
  • Geographic Information System (GIS) development
  • Decision analysis
  • Toxicology evaluation
  • Air quality services
  • Expert witness and litigation support