GeoEnvironmental Resources, Inc. (GER) services

Our services include environmental site assessments, regulatory guidance, permit processing, preparation of environmental documents, groundwater and surface water quality analysis and monitoring, soils analysis and monitoring, indoor air quality studies, and environmental engineering to support our clients underground and above ground storage tank (UST/AST) installation and maintenance program.

Groundwater withdrawal permitting may be required if groundwater withdrawal rates exceed regulatory thresholds. These types of withdrawal permits are typically associated with golf courses, irrigation needs, water supplies, and other high water use applications. A withdrawal permit is always required for these high water use applications. Environmental issues associated with groundwater withdrawals may include disposal issues, as well as withdrawal permitting. Groundwater withdrawals are commonplace, especially where the groundwater table is shallow. Shallow groundwater can require dewatering efforts during construction activities such as foundation excavations, construction of storm water facilities, and installation of pipeline trenches as well as other below grade structures.

A thorough understanding of subsurface soil, rock and groundwater conditions is essential to the success of construction projects and the stability and performance of buildings and infrastructure. Our geotechnical group is challenged to provide innovative solutions using state-of-the-art technologies while still meeting the price competitive nature of the industry. Our engineers attend seminars and conferences to learn the latest methods to provide a new look at the old problems of poor soils. Our goal is to maximize the performance of the geotechnical structures of a project while minimizing the overall costs. At the same time, the fee structure for our services is price competitive with those providing traditional solutions with overly conservative performance.

Hazardous materials are commonly found in many structures and building components. These materials generally include asbestos containing materials (ACM), lead paints, PCBs, fluorescent light fixtures, as well as any other regulated material which exhibits hazardous characteristics. By definition, `hazardous materials` exist all around us. These materials are a part of our daily life. Most hazardous materials are not hazardous to human health and the environment if handled properly by trained individuals who take appropriate precautions.

Our industrial professionals have years of experience with a broad variety of projects from large industrial plants, nuclear facilities and consultation in litigation of failed systems.

Building conditions, both real and perceived are significant factors in the health, comfort, satisfaction and productivity of employees. There have been many changes in the way buildings are designed and operated over the last twenty-five years, resulting in great reductions in air infiltration rates. These changes aimed at reducing energy costs, but have also, in many cases, reduced the rate at which moisture and pollutants are removed. Over the last decade, pressure has been applied to architects, engineers and building managers to address these issues because of increased public awareness, court awards, and changes in consensus standards.

Our staff supports the efforts of various municipalities in their Disaster Preparedness Programs and Project Impact initiatives. They work in selecting, evaluating, permitting and designing Temporary Debris Storage and Reduction Sites (TDSRSs), developing contracts for TDSRS operations and hazardous material management. Our staff has developed Disaster Preparedness Programs for the City of Virginia Beach, City of Corpus Christi, Texas, Cape Coral, Florida, and Kauai and Honolulu, Hawaii.