Freeport Boulevard Arsenic Contaminated Soil Remediation – Sacramento, CA
Location: Along the inactive railway corridor west of Freeport Boulevard, City of Sacramento, California
Project Overview: Summit, as part of construction activities on the multi-use Del Rio Trail in the City of Sacramento, successfully executed the sampling and analysis and disposal of arsenic-contaminated soil. This crucial remediation project aimed to ensure the environmental safety of the trail, located along the inactive railway corridor from south of Meadowview Road/Pocket Road to the Sacramento River Parkway north of Sutterville Road.
Scope of Work:
- Temporary locations of stockpiled material
- Sampling and analysis plans for stockpiles, specifying location, number of samples, and lab analysis
- Dust control measures
- Air monitoring
- Transportation equipment and routes
- Spill prevention methods
- Truck waiting and staging areas
- Example of a bill of lading for trucks transporting arsenic-contaminated material on public roads
- Spill contingency plan for arsenic-contaminated material
- Transportation and disposal for contaminated material
Key Activities:
- Sampling and analysis of arsenic-contaminated soil
- Implementation of dust control measures and air monitoring
- Adherence to the Excavation Transportation Plan (ETP)
- Characterization and waste profiling
- Compliance with environmental regulations for disposal
Environmental Compliance: Summit prioritized environmental compliance, ensuring the proper handling and disposal of arsenic-contaminated soil. The project’s success can be attributed to the strict adherence to the sampling and analysis plans, dust control measures, and spill contingency planning outlined in the ETP. As a result, the site was safely and effectively managed, free of any environmental hazards.
