The natural soil environment can become contaminated by agricultural chemicals, improper disposal of waste, mining, fertilization application, oil and fuel dumping, ruptured underground storage tanks or leaching waste from landfills. Soil can be polluted by petroleum hydrocarbons, pesticides, lead and other heavy metals.
During construction or demolition, finding contaminated soil is a common part of our practice. Motor vehicle accidents, waste disposal, chemical spills, and lead paint are all contributing factors to tainted soil. For this reason, Matrix Environmental provides soil remediation services to reduce contaminants to acceptable levels, essentially allowing you to use your site without causing environmental risks.
When excavating at any project, one of the biggest concerns is that the soil you are digging up is contaminated with toxins. When a volatile organic compound (VOC) or another toxic waste is suspected, specific health and safety protocols must take place. Otherwise, you are risking serious health concerns for your workers and the public, potential fines and other harsh penalties, or exporting soil to a site that later finds this soil to be unsuitable.