Aerially Deposited Lead is Killing Our Environment

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Removing ADL for Malibu, California Trancas Creek Bridge Replacement Project 

Most of the population has heard of the negative effects that lead can have, but most do not know that the use of lead in engines produces harmful exhaust fumes that coat our roadways, our drinking supply and negatively impacts our air quality.  If not addressed now, these hazards will continue to serve as a major factor in environmental pollution and poor health in our communities.  

 

Starting in the 1920s, inventors thought they had found the solution to every mechanical issue within the transportation community by adding lead into gasoline with the slogan to knock out the knocks in engines. This continued into the 1970s when finally, the EPA started to phase it out due to the catastrophic health and environmental impacts lead emissions were having on the community.  

 

Unfortunately, this discovery came many years too late as scientists conclude that lead emissions “exposure accounted for 900,000 deaths and 21.7 million years of healthy life lost (disability-adjusted life years, or DALYs) worldwide due to long-term effects on health in 2019” (WHO,2021) and warn that “if not detected early, children with high levels of lead in their bodies can suffer from damage to the brain and nervous system, behavior and learning problems (such as hyperactivity), slowed growth, hearing problems, and headaches” (DTSC, 2016).

 

Scientists warn the public that “lead is a serious contributor to environmental pollution that accounts for a quarter of the global burden of disease”(UNEP, 2022) and while the ban on leaded fuel has long passed, it is still being used in aviation travel and further EPA studies show that “360,000 children under the age of 5 live near at least one of the airports where piston-engine aircraft operate. Multiple additional studies have shown that children living near such airports have higher levels of lead in their blood”(Wittenberg,2022).   

  

As part of Summit’s ongoing efforts to support the modernization of the nation’s transportation system, we have removed 50,000 tons of ADL in the past 3 years. Together we can utilize the one trillion-dollar infrastructure bill to maximize the opportunity to provide a safer community and ensure a cleaner environment for our children. 

  

This is our call-to-action CEO and Founder Dave Aronne at Summit Environmental Contractors (SEC) says.  He explains that “SEC is hard at work eliminating the source of lead contamination from our nation’s transportation system. To accomplish this goal, we need your help”. 

 

Summit hard at work removing 1,500 tons of contaminated soil from Malibu, California to protect our beaches and the public from toxic materials. By removing this toxic material, contractors can safely expand the bridge and reduce the hazards of ADL from our environment. This is the start of a healthier future!

 

Meet The Team!

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Summit Environmental Contractors was founded with the goal of providing environmental-based solutions for all aspects of construction infrastructure projects. Using advanced modeling and statistical technology, we quantify environmental issues in advance of construction!

Environmental pollution can be detrimental to infrastructure modernization and may cause project delays and health hazards. We believe the nation’s current infrastructure is outdated.

It needs to be modernized to provide for a more sustainable and healthier environment for the future.

With such a strong leadership team, there is no doubt that this company will become a leader in its field in coming years. We want you to meet our amazing line up that is making environmental-based solutions a reality everywhere!

Meet Our Fantastic Team!

 

CEO- David Aronne

Mr. Aronne is a State of California licensed engineering and hazardous waste contractor. He has 35+ years of experience in the environmental construction and sustainability infrastructure modernization industry. 

A statewide program director for more than 250 Caltrans right-of-way hazardous materials. His clearance projects total more than six billion dollars in infrastructure modernization. 

Mr. Aronne has a strong insight with an emphasis on sustainability and green infrastructure. He has been able to expect trends and industry direction for more than three decades. 

Director- W. Richard Laton

Dr. Laton is an expert in the field of hydrology/hydrogeology. 

Associate Professor of Hydrogeology in the Department of Geological Sciences, California State University, Fullerton. 

His career includes years of teaching, consulting, litigation support, and management experience. Additionally, he is the CEO and Founder of Earth Forensics. This is a California-based company specializing in environmental forensics, and hydrogeologic science.

Dr. Laton’s education includes: 

  • Ph.D. in Geology from Western Michigan University.
  • M.S., in Environmental Earth Sciences from Western Michigan University.
  • B.S. in Earth Science from Saint Cloud University.

Director- David K. Gold

Mr. Gold is a board-certified Industrial Hygienist as well as an expert in the Environmental Health and Safety Profession. He has experience managing a wide range of safety, health within a variety of industries and corporate cultures. 

Well-versed in regulatory requirements, experienced in single, multi, and international site management. Additionally, he is the Founder and CEO of Gold Health and Safety Consulting. This company provides services in industrial hygiene monitoring and occupational safety audits.

Mr. Gold’s education includes: 

  • Master of Science degree in Industrial Hygiene.
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Health Science/Environmental.
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Health from the University of Southern California. 

Operations- Heather Halterman

30 years of administrative and operations experience. This experience stems from the field of environmental infrastructure modernization and sustainability. 

She has been involved in all aspects of:

  • Oversight.
  • Management.
  • Administration on hundreds of State projects.
  • Plus private sector infrastructure projects. 

She is an expert in the management for both government and corporate compliance including: 

  • Administration.
  • Accounting.
  • Operations.
  • Legal support.

She also provides strong customer service support and document review. 

Director- Stephen Parry

Mr. Parry is a practicing actuary currently consulting for a major US Financial Services firm. He has 12 years of experience in Financial Services, and 10 years of experience in the Actuarial field.

His experience includes:

  • Financial Modeling.
  • Embedded Value.
  • Economic Capital.
  • Economic Scenario Generation.
  • STAT / GAAP reserving and projection. 

He is also experienced in Reinsurance Recapture, including Strategy, deal pricing, and sensitivity modeling. 

Mr. Parry holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Actuarial Mathematics from Bryant University and an Associate designation in the Society of Actuaries.

Professional Geologist- Wil Cablk, P.G.

Mr. Cablk is a California Professional Geologist with 20+ years of experience. His experience stems from the investigation and remediation of environmentally impacted properties. 

Mr. Cablk has excellent knowledge of standard environmental practices, procedures, and regulations. 

Hee has prepared:

  • Proposals.
  • Summaries.
  • Closure reports.
  • Developed sampling plans.
  • Cost estimates.
  • Bid specifications. 
  • Provided contractor.
  • Subcontractor oversight.
  • Regulatory agency communication.
  • Compliance.
  • Performed phase II subsurface investigations.
  • Remedial excavations.
  • Operation.
  • Maintenance of soil vapor.
  • Groundwater treatment systems.
  • Soil and groundwater sampling. 

Mr. Cablk is also the founder of Cablk Consulting.

Marketing- Grace Aronne

Ms. Aronne has more than five-years’ experience in the field of marketing and digital media. During this time, she has been responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating multi-layered marketing and digital strategies, to fully leverage all aspects of the organization’s brand in support of its mission. 

She has also been responsible for planning, implementing, and monitoring the company’s social media strategy to increase brand awareness, improve marketing efforts and increase sales.

Lead Estimator- Rachel Banach

Ms. Banach has 10+ years of experience in sales and estimating. During her time at Summit, she has increased both our client base and revenues. Her experience in estimating has fine-tuned Summit’s bidding process to allow Summit to bid on more projects, which has resulted in a record backlog of work. 

Logistically, Miss Banach has managed the scheduling of Summit’s subcontractors, and provided effective communication with our clients, to keep our projects on schedule and within budget.

Statistical Analysis & Modeling- Rene A. Perez, PG

Mr. Perez is a Licensed Professional Geologist in the State of California with over ten years of experience specializing in geologic, hydrometeorological and hydrologic investigations. 

He has extensive experience in the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) which he uses to solve complex Geologic and Hydrologic issues. 

He also has experience in the collecting and integrating of data into GIS for detailed spatial analysis. Mr. Perez uses GIS to prepare 3-Dimensional Computer-based and physical models for the visualization of key data and site perspectives. 

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February Newsletter

Case Study: Bayshore Bikeway

Summit Environmental provided services to help support the SANDAG Bayshore Bikeway Improvements for a continuous route around the bay, reducing parking and traffic congestion, and enriching the experience of cycling for the public.

The Problem:
Due to the proximity of the railroad to the bike path, the soil where the bike path was being built had been polluted with toxic levels of lead and arsenic.

Summit’s Solutions:

-Provided Plans for Transportation, Disposal and Excavation
-Soil Management & Waste Characterization
-Air Monitoring
-Transport and Disposal for 2,000 tons of hazardous and contaminated soil

July Newsletter

The future is in our hands.

It is more than transportation from jobsite to landfill. It is our home. Summit Environmental Contractors is dedicated to paving the way to a green, more sustainable infrastructure for a resilient tomorrow.

OCTA Raymond Avenue Grade Separation Project:

Before –

After –

Summit collected more than 500 soil samples resulting in the transportation and disposal of over 80,000 tons of contaminated and hazardous material.

Helping modernize California’s infrastructure one project at a time. Together, we can make a difference.

August Newsletter

Summit Environmental Contractors has been serving the community for decades, disposing of hazardous materials one project at a time with professionalism and employee safety being the top concern.

Whether it be …

– Hauling and Disposal of Contaminated Material

– Dewatering for contaminated liquid

– Soil Characterization and profiling

– Plan preparation

– Statistical evaluation for test results

No matter big or small, we do It all!

Summit Environmental Contractors, is always prepared for every situation with all the resources necessary for a well run job, from start to finish.

No matter the difficulty of the job, we make it happen. Contact us today to see how we can help YOU!

September Newsletter

DID YOU KNOW THAT …

– Summit Environmental specializes in the transportation and disposal of contaminated and hazardous material?
– We pay close attention to detail?
– We Plan and manage all aspects of the job from start to finish?

Over the past few years, Summit Environmental has been awarded multiple major public works contracts including LA Metro, Caltrans, OCTA, and Port of Long Beach. On each Project, we have provided not only transportation and disposal, but also the following services:

– Waste Characterization & Profiling
– Manifest Preparation
– Project Oversight
– Plan Preparation
– Sampling & Testing
– Air Monitoring

ARE YOU IN NEED OF A CONTRACTOR …

– Whose Main Focus is environmental consulting and contracting with an emphasis in Transportation and Disposal of Contaminated and Hazardous Materials?
– Who has more than 30 years of experience in the field of Environmental Contracting?
– Who is SBE Approved?