A Fresh Look At Traditional Methods
Superfund sites and similar cases feature some of the most well-studied contaminants in the world. Our team has years of experience in these cleanups while always maintaining an innovative approach to each site.
AlterEcho is here to provide site-specific survey support, environmental impact studies, remediation cost estimates, cleanup services, regulatory assistance, and more to support your remediation.
What Is The Importance Of Legacy Remediation?
Legacy remediation covers some of the most visible cases of environmental remediation in the world. The public awareness of programs like Superfund and common pollutants like lead, mercury, heavy metals, PFAS, and volatile organic compounds makes these cases uniquely high profile. The potential impact of these compounds makes each case a very serious matter.
Superfund sites may not present an immediate danger, but construction or other disturbances can lead to major impacts on ecological and human health. Chemicals found in Superfund sites have been linked to water- and food-borne illness, increased cancer rates, developmental conditions, and other health issues.
These compounds are well-researched and remediation best practices are often largely agreed upon, but each remediation case is still unique. New technologies and fresh methodologies like bioremediation can be transformative for site cleanup. Environmental conditions, existing impacts, past damages, and precise compounds all come into play. It takes an expert team with an investigative approach – like ours – to keep legacy remediation moving efficiently and effectively.