Remediation System Design

CORE Environmental Consultants serves as a trusted environmental remediation consultant for brownfield redevelopment, spill response, site cleanup, and regulatory closure projects throughout New York City and Western New York. We help property owners, developers, and public agencies navigate complex environmental liabilities with practical, defensible solutions.

Our team manages the investigation, design, and oversight of remedial actions under state and federal programs, including NYSDEC Part 375, DER-10, and Brownfield Cleanup Program (BCP) protocols.

What Is Remediation System Design?

Remediation system design involves selecting and engineering active or passive systems to:

• Extract, treat, or contain contaminants in soil, groundwater, or vapor
• Meet performance goals in a Remedial Action Work Plan (RAWP) or Record of Decision (ROD)
• Support regulatory programs such as BCP, Superfund, or Spill Closure
• Maintain compliance with long-term site use (commercial, industrial, restricted-residential)

The system type—whether in-situ injection, multi-phase extraction, or sub-slab depressurization—is based on contaminant chemistry, distribution, and site constraints.

CORE’s Remediation Design Capabilities

We offer full design services for:

• Soil Vapor Extraction (SVE) systems
• Air sparging and multi-phase extraction (MPE)
• Pump-and-treat groundwater systems
• In-situ chemical oxidation/reduction (ISCO/ISCR)
• Bioremediation systems (enhanced anaerobic or aerobic)
• Sub-slab depressurization systems (SSDS)
• Passive barrier designs (bentonite, HDPE liners)
• Thermal remediation conceptual plans
• System retrofits, upgrades, and optimization

All designs are based on comprehensive site investigation data and modeled to predict performance, operating cost, and regulatory outcome.

Our Design Process

1. Data Review and Technology Screening
   We begin by evaluating contaminant type, concentration, depth, and subsurface conditions (hydraulic conductivity, porosity, pH, etc.). We screen remedial technologies based on performance history, feasibility, and cost-benefit.
2. Pilot Testing and Field Verification (if applicable)
   CORE can perform pilot-scale tests or bench testing to verify system parameters such as radius of influence, flow rate, pressure drop, and reagent demand.
3. Detailed Design Plans and Specifications
   Once a preferred technology is selected, we prepare detailed design documents including:
   • Piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs)
   • Equipment specifications (pumps, blowers, manifolds, controls)
   • Layout drawings and trenching plans
   • Electrical schematics and control panel configurations
   • Health and safety protocols for system operation
4. Construction Support
   We provide contractor bid documents, construction oversight, system commissioning, and start-up QA/QC to verify compliance with the design intent.
5. Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Plans
   CORE develops custom O&M manuals for ongoing system operation, including monitoring schedules, troubleshooting guides, and performance benchmarks.

Regulatory Compliance and Integration

All remediation system designs are aligned with applicable requirements:

• NYSDEC DER-10 and BCP Technical Guidance
• EPA SW-846 and RCRA standards
• Spill closure criteria under Petroleum Bulk Storage (PBS)
• Integration with Site Management Plans (SMPs) and Periodic Review Reports (PRRs)
• Support for post-remediation Certificate of Completion (COC) or No Further Action (NFA)

We also coordinate with municipal stakeholders when system components intersect public infrastructure.

✅ Why CORE?

✔ Field-Tested Solutions
We design systems that function in real-world site conditions—avoiding overly complex or unproven technologies that fail during construction or O&M.

✔ In-House Engineering and Environmental Integration
CORE blends regulatory knowledge with practical engineering to deliver designs that solve contamination problems while respecting site budgets and timelines.

✔ Permitting and Closure-Focused
All systems are designed with regulatory closure in mind. We work backwards from your remedial objectives to ensure the system meets stakeholder expectations.

✔ Responsive Support and Optimization
We remain available post-installation for troubleshooting, upgrades, and optimization of existing remediation systems.