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Site contamination and brownfield development
Contaminated properties and environmental risks present a growing concern for government agencies and municipalities. Abandoned sites slated for redevelopment or properties repossessed and/or under tax sale are frequently found to contain legacy pollutants such as petroleum hydrocarbons, solvents, chemicals, PFAS (or, “Forever Chemicals”), and heavy metals, which means the true value of the land and/or building is significantly compromised – and in many cases worthless. Furthermore, conventional site remediation work during redevelopment can unearth these contaminants and bring projects to a halt.
Additionally, active spills from machinery and fuel storage sites can introduce new contamination, threatening soil and groundwater quality; and expose government agencies and municipalities to their own regulatory scrutiny.
Proactive environmental management and remediation strategies are essential to protect property values and streamline redevelopment.
BioNorth’s solution for government agencies and municipalities
Addressing contaminated properties requires a collaborative approach involving government agencies and municipalities, property owners, developers, construction companies, and remediation companies.
Unfortunately, conventional remediation solutions are costly, can have negative impacts on the environment, can permanently damage or destroy buildings and other critical infrastructure, and can create significant project delays or stoppages.
Fortunately, BioNorth understands contaminated site redevelopment and has worked with government agencies and municipalities to create a cost effective solution for (i) site remediation and brownfield development which return contaminated properties back to a clean status in advance of planned site redevelopments; (ii) emergency response, spill containment, and on site remediation solutions for unexpected contamination situations; and (iii) regular preventative maintenance programs for high risk areas such equipment refueling stations and storage sites.