Groundwater contamination is very difficult and sometimes impossible to clean up. Chemicals used in drycleaning, wood preservation, asphalt operations, machining and the repair of cars, planes and electrical equipment are known as dense non-aqueous phase liquids. These chemicals will are heavier than water and will sink quickly into the ground making clean up extremely difficult. …
High water tables can cause all kinds of issues during the construction process. High water tables are more common in low-lying areas or where the ground is impermeable and are often seasonal. The water table is the surface zone in which water can saturate the soil. There are a variety of factors that can impact …
Did you know Alberta has an Orphan Well Association? This non-profit organization was created between the Alberta government and the Oil and Gas industry to manage the environmental risks of abandoned wells that don’t have any legal or financially responsible party. Over the 6 years, the amount of abandoned wells in Alberta has tripled.
Abandoned oil and gas wells and pipelines are a growing problem in Alberta and could eventually end up costing taxpayers and landowners up to $300 billion dollars to reclaim these abandoned wells. Some of the wells have been sitting for 40+ years. The D. Howe Institute (an independent not for profit research organization) estimates more …
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The increasing importance of a Phase One and Two Environmental Site Assessments has become more clear with the recent news of residents living in Domtar in North East Edmonton. The site was a former wood treatment plant. This case is probably far more complicated than what is written in this news article. Now the …
Your septic system relies heavily on the soil surrounding it to complete the process of transporting wastewater from your home. The composition of the soil will determine the effectiveness of transporting that water. Soil that is a high clay content can create all kinds of drainage issues however soil that is porous will create more …
Spring brings the promise of warmer weather and more daylight and it also brings a variety of weather conditions including floods, heavy rains and the spring thaw. Neighbourhoods are designed to ensure that the water flows away from your home towards the sewer. However, Spring is often a time when residential drainage issues are discovered. …
While most people don’t give it a second thought, there are a variety of factors that go into designing a road. The civil engineer’s role is ensure adequate structural design (asphalt thickness) for the soil type/drainage (soil subgrade strength), expected loads and speeds, pavement material characteristics and climate conditions. In Alberta, asphalt thickness on roads …
Need more space? We can consolidate two or more lots together into one large lot. We will create a plan to combine, rezone and design the lots together. We will also provide any engineering requirements that the municipality may have to complete the consolidation process.
