PROJECT:

1990 – FEMA Radio Transmitter Tank Fuel, Client – WLS Radio & FEMA Removal & Replacement

SITE:

Chicago, IL. ANCO Project #45

PROJECT VALUE:

$115,000

DETAILS:

One of ANCO’s earliest projects ANCO assisted with the design and specification for the upgrade of one 6000 gallon USTS and the installation of the replacement 6000 gallon tanks all used for the storage of emergency power generator fuel. Double walled piping was installed with a liquid sensing system that tracks sump and piping leaks. ANCO plumbed in a fuel circulating and clean fuel unit. One tank was found to be leaking. ANCO coordinated and performed all soil cleanup activities.

PROJECT:

1991 - Urban Residential High Rise Leaking Tank With Soil And Groundwater Remediation

SITE:

Jersey City, Hudson County, NJ - ANCO Project #47

CLIENT:

Residential High Rise Building, Hudson County, NJ

DESIGN ENGINEER:

ANCO

PROJECT VALUE:

$37,000

DETAILS:

ANCO specified and performed all phases of this leaking UST replacement project, including temporary fuel storage and soil and groundwater remediation.  Horizontal and vertical extent of free product investigation revealed oil accumulation beneath footings and numerous entry points into the sub-basement through foundation cracks. ANCO designed a system to reverse the hydraulic pressure on the structure then installed a free product recovery system. NJDEP compliance documentation led to a No Further Action determination 24 months later.

PROJECT:

1991 – Leaking #6 Oil Underground Storage Tank Removals And Soil Remediation

SITE:

Newark NJ - ANCO Project #419

CLIENT:

Crompton & Knowles Dye Manufacturer, Newark, Essex County, NJ

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT:

Mel Wolkstein – Reach Associates 862-205-9200

PROJECT VALUE:

$85,000

DETAILS:

Removed several large #6 and #4 oil leaking underground storage tanks from a congested plant in an urban setting.  ANCO excavated over 2,000 tons of impacted soil for ex-situ remediation then designed and installed free product recovery trenches to intercept and collect oil, then installed a vacuum pump extraction system installed inside large diameter recovery wells, located at the juncture of the recovery trenches.  ANCO’s crews performed site restoration work including storm sewer line replacement, then sidewalk, curbing and roadway replacement.

PROJECT:

1992 – High Volume Gasoline Contaminated Soil Disposal For Beneficial Reuse

SITE:

Union Beach, Monmouth County, NJ - ANCO Project #672

CLIENT:

Bayshore Regional Sewerage Authority

PROJECT VALUE:

$65,000

DETAILS:

ANCO was soil remediation subcontractor to Onshore Construction, Inc, Glassboro, NJ. ANCO provided soil remedial management and disposal service for 1850 yards (≈2,400 tons) of gasoline contaminated soil. Following sampling and obtaining an ID27 Classification from the NJDEP, ANCO brokered this soil for daily cover use at Edgeboro Landfill.

PROJECT:

1992 - Municipal UST Project Involving Removal Of Two 30,000-Gallon Tanks

SITE:

Lincoln Park, Morris County, NJ - ANCO Project #552

CLIENT:

Two Bridges Sewerage Authority

PROJECT VALUE:

$230,000

DETAILS:

ANCO worked as principal subcontractor to Atlantic and Pacific Contractors, Linden, NJ.  Project involved removal of two 30,000-gallon tanks and one 5,000-gallon tank and replacement of two 15,000-gallon tanks with full monitor system.

PROJECT:

1992 – Condo Association Free Product Groundwater Treatment System

SITE:

Marlton, Mercer County, NJ

CLIENT:

Interstate Realty Management

PROJECT VALUE:

$190,000

DETAILS:

ANCO removed a leaking UST and replaced it with an AST.  ANCO performed soil remediation services, subsurface evaluation and site restoration.  ANCO installed pump, treated system for free product recovery and delineated horizontal and vertical extent of vapor phase migration via Petrex methodology.

PROJECT:

1992 - Municipal Motor Fuel Dispensing Facility

SITE:

Ewing Township, Mercer County, NJ - ANCO Project #630

CLIENT:

Principal Contractor to Bob and Irv Miller Mechanical Inc.

DESIGN ENGINEER:

Irv Miller 732-222-5783

PROJECT VALUE:

$96,000

DETAILS:

Installation of two 8,000 gallon double walled fiberglass coated steel tanks with anchor system, two islands, submersible pumps, four nozzles, double walled piping, electronic Veeder Root TLS 350 inventory reconciliation and monitor system. All concrete finish work, electrical and lighting included. ANCO performed all phases of this job

PROJECT:

1992 – Microwave Transmitter Emergency Generator Tank Replacements

SITE:

Rockaway Twsp & Vernon Twsp - ANCO Project #526

CLIENT:

GE American Communication

PROJECT VALUE:

$184,000

DETAILS:

Removed several sizable leaking USTs from mountain top microwave transceiver facilities in Green Pond (Rockaway Township) and Vernon Township, Sussex County, NJ.  ANCO stockpiled the contaminated soil then returned shortly later for loading and disposal.  ANCO supplied temporary fuel storage tanks during the course of the job.  The projects involved the installation of double walled AST systems with capacity from 1,000 to 4,000 gallons.  ANCO installed piping banks, connections made through leak and fire detection solenoid valves. Finishing work included asphalt, bollards, guardrails and overfill instrumentation. 

PROJECT:

1992 - Vaulted Tank System Design And Installation With 40,000 gal Capacity

SITE:

South Plainfield - ANCO Project #791

CLIENT:

Industrial Food Products Manufacturer, South Plainfield, Middlesex County, NJ

DESIGN ENGINEER:

ANCO Environmental

PROJECT VALUE:

$275,000

DETAILS:

ANCO designed and installed two precast concrete 20,000-gallon tank vault systems, with doors, interior stairs, piping and monitor system instrumentation.  The vaults were manufactured in “clam shell” sections with a waterstop keyway.  The vault measured 40’ long x 12’ x 12’.  20,000 gallon 10.6’ diameter Highland tanks were installed prior to placing the top shell.  The double walled Conley piping system plus power and sensing electrical conduit was installed inside 200 feet of 3' x 4' precast concrete box culverts that crossed under roadways and railroad crossings. ANCO drove sheet shoring to support railway crossing during construction.  Finished work inside the vaults included explosion proof lighting, ventilation, vapor, liquid level sensing and leak detection instrumentation.  Outside the vaults finishing improvements included bollards, guardrail, grating over the culverts and asphalt roadway replacement.

PROJECT:

1993 - Gasoline Dispensing Tank System Upgrade

SITE:

Peapack, Somserset County, NJ - ANCO Project #1033 & 3862

CLIENT:

Beneficial Management

DESIGN ENGINEER:

ANCO

CONTACT:

Ken Jurgenson 908-781-3096

PROJECT VALUE:

$46,000

DETAILS:

Design and upgrade three 10,000 gallon gasoline fiberglass tank systems and replace the waste oil tank with a double wall system. Design work included subsurface groundwater evaluation and permeability study. Saved client thousands by proving receptor monitoring was not feasible. In-tank continuous statistical monitoring was approved and tied into Veeder Root TLS 350 inventory/monitor system. All electric work and system calibration was included in ANCO’s installation. Final report included full environmental site assessment on waste oil tank replacement

PROJECT:

1993 - Central Presbyterian Church, Summit, NJ Tank Removal

SITE:

70 Maple Street, Summit Union County, NJ 07901 - ANCO Project #946

CONTACT:

Mr. Colver Hayes – 908 273 0441

DETAILS:

This project, which involved the removal of a 6,000-gallon and a 5,000-gallon underground storage tanks, was performed in April 1993.  A soil sample plan was implemented in compliance with NJDEP regulations, and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection approved ANCO’s recommendation for No Further Action at this site.  The project was coordinated with Mr. Culver Hayes, Business Manager.

PROJECT:

1994 - St. Michael’s Church, Tank Removal

SITE:

4 Church Road, Netcong, Sussex County, NJ 07857 – ANCO Project #1113-RT

CONTACT:

Msgr Thomas Trapass – 973 347 1560

DETAILS:

This project was scheduled in September 1994, and involved the removal of two 7,500-gallon, one 1,000-gallon and one 2,000-gallon underground storage tanks.  Project was coordinated with Rev. Msgr. Thomas J. Trapasso.  Actual site work was completed within 2 weeks.

PROJECT:

1994 - First Congregational Church, Tank Removal

SITE:

40 South Fullerton Avenue, Montclair, Essex County, NJ 07042 – ANCO Project #1332 – RT

CONTACT:

Susan Noran – 973 744 4856

DETAILS:

Completed in August 1994, this project involved the removal of one 8,000-gallon underground storage tank from beneath an asphalt circular drive in front of the church.  The asphalt also was replaced by ANCO.  The project was coordinated with Susan E. Noran, President.

PROJECT:

1994 - Congregation B’Nai Israel, Soil And Ground Water Remediation

SITE:

Bernards Township, Somerset County, NJ – ANCO Project #1905 - RW

DETAILS:

A badly leaking underground storage tank servicing an old farm was discovered during the course of excavating footings for a new school.  ANCO performed all phases of this $85,000 soil and groundwater remediation project.

PROJECT:

1995 – Large Solvent UST Removals Then Vaulted Storage Tank System Design Installation – 20,000 Gal Capacity

SITE:

Woodbridge, Middlesex County, NJ, ANCO Project #963 & 5802-RW

CLIENT:

Ronson Consumer Products

DESIGN ENGINEER:

ANCO Environmental

CONTACT:

John Levine, Plant Manager  732-636-2430

PROJECT VALUE:

$55,000

DETAILS:

Designed and installed 20,000 gallon multi-compartment precast storage tank pump and piping system. ANCO specified system components including vapor and liquid level sensors, leak detection and fire control solenoid valves which tied into a master control panel. Additional features included explosion proof lighting, ventilation and power instrumentation. ANCO obtained municipal permits. This construction project started as a regulated tank removal involving 3 large tanks. The client manufactures a solvent based product and 10,000 gal Naphtha tank had leaked. Groundwater was affected, and proximity to structures limited ability to thoroughly clean up the site, therefore a CEA was secured in 1999. A 7 monitor well groundwater delineation project was undertaken to fully define site hydrology. Fate and transport projections were presented and a CEA was secured in 1999.

PROJECT:

1995 – Historic Landmark Tank Removal And Site Remediation

SITE:

West Orange, Essex County, NJ, ANCO Project #2853-RW

CLIENT:

State Farm Insurance

PROJECT VALUE:

$63,000

DETAILS:

This site is in the Llewellyn Parks Historic section had special needs.  ANCO assisted this first-time homeowner to gain insurance coverage for 2 leaking tanks, both of which affected neighboring property. ANCO Coordinated the removal of both tanks, as well as the removal and disposal of nearly 400 tons of contaminated soil. Site access was an issue.  Site restoration work was completed to homeowner’s satisfaction yet within the client’s limits.  ANCO worked closely with State Farm claim examiners and supervisors, and environmental attorneys to ensure that site activities complied with NJDEP regulations, yet remained cost effective.

PROJECT:

1996 – Airport Spill Response Then Fuel Depot Engineering And Permitting

SITE:

Mercer County Airport, Ewing, Mercer County, NJ
ANCO Project #5402-RW and 5486-RT

CLIENT:

Ronson Aviation, c/o Blair Olcott 732-636-2430

DESIGN ENGINEERS:

ANCO Environmental and UNI Engineering

PROJECT VALUE:

$187,000

DETAILS:

A 15,000-gallon AST used for jet fuel (kerosene) developed a leak which traveled through stormwater culverts to sensitive off-site receptors.  ANCO responded to the emergency discharge call, stopped the leak, provided temporary fuel storage, built a large canopy over the affected area for hydraulic and rainwater control, then remediated the site.  The discharge was sizable, generating over 1,000 tons of contaminated soil and requiring a groundwater investigation.  ANCO was then engaged to design, engineer and obtain permits for an above ground fuel depot for the storage of jet fuel; aviation gasoline and regular gasoline.  The three tank AST farm was designed with a 60,000 gallon capacity.  Design features included fire suppression, vapor and liquid level sensing and bulk overhead dispensing.  ANCO handled municipal and county permitting which involved obtaining Planning Board Approval through the course of multiple meetings.  The project was put out to bid, and ANCO was involved in vendor selection plus final project inspection. The spill case is still open pending comingled plume differentiation and litigation.

PROJECT:

1997 – Newark Airport Site Underground Storage Tank Dispensing System Replacement

CLIENT:

United Parcel Service at Newark Airport, Newark, Essex County, NJ

PROJECT VALUE:

$62,000

DETAILS:

ANCO was hired to upgrade an existing regulated underground tank and fuel dispensing system located along the service runway at Newark Airport.  The existing concrete pad was carefully saw cut and demolished to protect existing electrical conduits.  Sheet shoring was installed all around the tanks.  Two existing 10,000-gallon tanks needed to be upgraded with fill and overfill protection devices, as well as leak detection instrumentation.  The scope of work was expanded to include replacing the submersible pumps then single wall piping with double walled fiberglass pipe terminated inside new piping sumps.  Heavy duty manholes were set over the sumps.  Leak detection and overfill instrumentation was installed inside weather proof enclosures.  Finish work included lighting stantions and fixtures, concrete islands, bollards, and new 12” thick reinforced concrete pads.  Island work includes high hose masts, retrievers, breakaway and filters on dispensers, fire extinguishers, 1,000 watt halogen lights, electrical work, bollards, forms and concrete finish work.

PROJECT:

1998 – Field Erected 4,000-Gallon Basement Oil Tanks With Containment

SITE:

Spring Valley, NY, ANCO Project #3950-CN

CONTACT:

Mr. Don Kuiken 914-425-4023

DESIGN ENGINEERS:

ANCO ENVIROMENTAL

PROJECT VALUE:

$85,000

DETAILS:

ANCO designed and built three 4,000 gallon vaulted tank systems inside the boiler rooms of three apartment buildings. The tanks were field erected, purchased in sections then welded together in-place. The concrete vault was then formed and poured to a 4’ height, then the remaining concrete block wall was constructed in-place around the tanks, using two existing basement walls. The masonry containment area met the 3 hour Rockland County fire rating requirement.  The design included piping, monitor and level control systems. ANCO handled all county and municipal permitting.

PROJECT:

1998 – ISRA Transaction Including UST Remediation

CLIENT:

Maaco Auto, Former Gas Station, Linden, Union County, NJ

PROJECT VALUE:

$140,000

DETAILS:

ANCO coordinated the removal of eight regulated tanks and subsequent remediation of nearly 1000 tons of contaminated soil at a former gas station in preparation for a sale of the property to an auto body shop.  ANCO worked closely with NJDEP, utility companies, local building department officials, and the Union County Road Department, as contamination had migrated below the street. ANCO assisted in the preparation of documents for state funding and grants from the New Jersey Economic Development Authority to lessen the owner’s payment obligations.  Also included was a groundwater investigation pursuant to Chapter 4 of the N.J.A.C. 7:26E Technical Regulations.

PROJECT:

1999 – United Jewish Federation, Tank Removal

SITE:

East Orange, Essex County, NJ 07091 ANCO Project # 6194-RT

PROJECT VALUE:

$8,000

DETAILS:

ANCO performed the removal of two regulated underground oil tanks.  The combined capacity exceeded 2,000 gallons.  Post excavation soil sample collection and analysis indicated no contamination nor leakage were visible.  ANCO produced a report to the NJDEP and delisted the tanks from the state database.

PROJECT:

1999 - Farm Setting, Multiple Motor Fuel Tank Replacements Plus Site Remediation

SITE:

Gladstone, Somerset County, NJ

CLIENT:

Private Farm/Residence

OVERSIGHT CONSULTANT:

None

PROJECT VALUE:

$42,000

DETAILS:

ANCO coordinated the removal of 4 regulated tanks and 5 residential tanks, as well as the installation of four 275-gallon above ground storage tanks and one 1,000-gallon dual compartment above ground storage tank, plus dispensing equipment. Arranged for the removal of contaminated soil from around the regulated tanks. Contamination migrated beneath a 100-year-old barn. Met on site with NJDEP Supervisors and devised a sample plan involving diagonal soil borings beneath the barn to delineate the vertical and horizontal extent of contamination beneath the barn without damaging the barn. Obtained No Further Action findings without restrictions for all areas of concern.  Completed in 2000.

PROJECT:

1999 - Montclair Community Hospital, Tank Installation

SITE:

120 Harrison Ave., Montclair, Essex County, NJ – ANCO Project # 5756-RT

PROJECT VALUE:

$64,000

DETAILS:

ANCO installed a 4,000-gallon tank vault then removed a 20,000-gallon #6 oil tank.

PROJECT:

2000 - Crawl Space Fuel Oil Release Emergency Response

SITE:

Port Murray, Warren County, NJ, ANCO Project #8355-RW

CLIENT:

State Farm Insurance Company

PROJECT VALUE:

$28,000

DETAILS:

Coordinated the remediation of soil and groundwater following the release of #2 fuel oil in the crawlspace of a private residence. Completed remedial investigative activities involving the installation of borings and the acquisition of solid and groundwater samples. Designed and implemented labor intensive soil remediation via hand dug product recovery trenches, biological treatment and Enhanced Fluid Recovery. Completed remedial efforts that required reporting requirements in a timely manner to secure property closing schedule

PROJECT:

2000 - Former Oil Terminal Demolition And Remediation And CEA Management

SITE:

Springfield Township, Union County, NJ ANCO Project #8626-RW

CLIENT:

Springfield Township – Bruce Bergen (Township Attorney) 908-276-8855

PROJECT VALUE:

$145,000 (ongoing)

DETAILS:

ANCO was retained in 2001 to address any NJDEP requirements needed to prepare the former Shiable Oil Company site for site redevelopment as a township firehouse.  While the tanks had been removed, and a limited amount of soil remediation work was performed by another environmental company, the site was still heavily contaminated with heating oil and gasoline.  Free Product was found beneath site structures and floating on the water tale.  ANCO demolished the structures, removed a significant quantity of asbestos containing material, excavated 350 tons of contaminated soils, then performed open pit free product extraction. ANCO installed six monitor wells, implemented a detailed multiple monitor well based Remedial Investigation Workplan, and performed an ecological receptor evaluation which resulted in the issuance of a classification exemption area with an eight year duration.  The project is currently up for its biennial recertification, and is under directive for continued investigation.  The project is ongoing.

PROJECT:

2000 - ST. Barnabas Medical Center

SITE:

101 Old Short Hills Road, Livingston, Essex County, NJ 07039, ANCO Project# 5217-AB

PROJECT VALUE:

$18,000

DETAILS:

Asbestos abatement project.

PROJECT:

2001 - WWII Era Machine Shop Contamination Discovered During Redevelopment

SITE:

Palisades Park, Bergen County, NJ, ANCO Project #14625-SI

CLIENT:

Palisade Park Plaza

PROJECT VALUE:

$148,000

DETAILS:

During the course of excavating footings for a parking garage, highly odiferous soils, along with metal shavings, were encountered at a location immediately next door to a day care center.  The next day free product, determined to be cutting oil, was observed pooling in the excavation.  Historic aerial photos plus Sanborn Maps revealed the metal working history of the site.  Apparently metal cuttings were simply discarded out the rear door and used to fill in a low spot, leaching PAH compounds and metals became the secondary problem, revealed through the course of the ensuing groundwater investigation.  Enhanced fluid recovery through monitor wells with an interceptor trench was the means by which hydraulic control was maintained.  A total of 860 tons of material was excavated from this site which received an NFA letter on January 5, 2009

PROJECT:

2001 -Union Hospital

SITE:

1000 Galloping Hill Road, Union, Union County, NJ 07083, ANCO Project #7991-RT

PROJECT VALUE:

$92,000

DETAILS:

ANCO replaced a leaking 2,000-gallon emergency generator tank and completed an environmental cleanup project started by another company.

PROJECT:

2002 - Emergency Spill Response Due To Truck Overturn Into Pond At County Park

SITE:

Mountainside, Union County, NJ, ANCO Project #9038-ER

PROJECT VALUE:

$32,000

OVERSITE CONSULTANT :

Prime Environmental 973-326-1660

DETAILS:

An 80,000 lb. truck ran off the road into a small pond at the Watchung Reservation.  The contents of his saddle fuel tanks quickly leaked into the otherwise pristine ecological receptor.  ANCO boomed the spill utilizing boats and skimmed the oil off the water surface, first with oil absorbent spill pads, then with compressed air plus vacuum trucks to extract free product.  The truck had crashed through a guardrail thusly ripping fuel lines thereby affecting soils.  ANCO’s wide track excavator was utilized to dig silty organic surfacial soils from the affected bog. 

PROJECT:

2004 - Structural Underpinning Leaking Oil Tank Site With Soil And Groundwater Remediation

SITE:

Edison Township, Middlesex County, NJ, ANCO Project #10123-RW

CLIENT:

Traveler's Insurance

OVERSIGHT CONSULTANT:

None, though delineation mapping by ECC, 973-989-8010

PROJECT VALUE:

$166,000

DETAILS:

ANCO removed the oil tank from beneath the addition foundation. Oil migration, spread by shallow groundwater, was mapped by others and was confirmed to lie along the footing of the original structure, requiring undermining the entire addition. ANCO installed large I beams and, utilizing house jacks, supported the addition on temporary footings and columns that extended beyond the building footprint.  Three monitor wells were set around the excavation, however slight exceedences indicated the need for further remediation.  A series of Enhanced Fluid Recovery events were performed.  Groundwater monitoring the returned with non-actionable contamination levels. ANCO installed new footings and foundation, and restored the site to its original condition. 

PROJECT:

2005 - Foundation Underpinning With Sectional Concrete Piers for Soil And Groundwater Remediation
beneath foundation involving deck reconstruction

SITE:

Montville, Morris County, NJ, ANCO Project #10340-RW

CLIENT:

NJ Manufacturers Insurance

OVERSIGHT CONSULTANT

EnviroClaims, 908-852-4800

PROJECT VALUE:

$207,000

DETAILS:

A badly leaking oil tank located beneath a large deck and a shed impacted shallow groundwater directing oil flow along the foundation, beneath the house and under the driveway. The deck was removed and the worst contamination was dug out with dewatering and hydraulic control over underlying groundwater. The house was sectionally underpinned, the trenches dug out, then quickly concrete filled in wide sections. Oil metabolizing microbes were utilized to finish off trace amount of residual petroleum. Floor slab, driveway and foundation drain replacement were all included in the site restoration phase. ANCO also rebuilt the 12'x16' second floor deck with full stairway, utilizing ANCO carpenters. 

PROJECT:

2005 - Residential High Rise 10,000-Gallon Tank Replacement And Extensive Deep Soil Remediation

SITE:

Montclair, Essex County, NJ, ANCO Project #11550-RW

GROUNDWATER HYDROGEOLIST:

Klepp Environmental, 908-704-0440

PROJECT VALUE:

$267,000

DETAILS:

ANCO was referred by a tank testing company because the tank failed an integrity test.  The first step was to isolate the tank and re-test, however once the oil lines were exposed a significant amount of free product was discovered surrounding the tank.  While the tank itself had corrosion holes, the cause of this large discharge turned out to be the oil lines.  The tank had been replaced in the 1970’s, but the oil lines were original.  Connections between oil line sets were improperly made resulting in accelerated corrosion.  The resulting leakage was extensive, and penetrated to depths of 25’.  ANCO installed a new double walled tank system with anchoring, new oil lines and a leak detection system.  Over 1,000 tons of soil was excavated. Klepp Environmental Hydrogeologists handled deep groundwater impact, and complete the groundwater phase.

PROJECT:

2005 - Bioremediation For Commingled Contamination Sources In Very Tight Urban Setting

SITE:

Hoboken, Hudson County, NJ, ANCO Project #10622-RW

CLIENT:

Chubb Insurance

OVERSIGHT CONSULTANT

Baron, Rana, Uhl and Associates, 609-397-9161

PROJECT VALUE:

$143,000

DETAILS:

Oil contamination from leaking UST commingled with oil from a neighbor's leaking UST. A pneumatically controlled free product skimming system was installed to remove the 9" floating free product layer. This was followed by use of a peatwick absorbent system. Weekly, the biweekly, then monthly peatwick element change-outs satisfied NJDEP corrective measure implementation requirements yet limited treatment to small area without influencing/disturbing nearby plumes. While alternative remedial approaches (i.e., EFR or pump & treat) would have more quickly  remediated the site, project duration was less a factor than exceeding policy limits, therefore this approach was deemed the most viable until the third year when the homeowner became impatient.  ANCO then obtained a permit-by-rule for the application of oil metabolizing microbes and surfactants.  The excavation was reopened, environmental damages caused by the neighboring tank were sequestered and assessed and the site was restored to its original condition.  NFA was issued in October 2008.

PROJECT:

2005 - East Orange General Hospital

SITE:

300 Central Ave., East Orange, Essex County, NJ 07091, ANCO Project# 12508-NBCN

PROJECT VALUE:

$169,000

DETAILS:

15,000-gallon #6 vaulted oil tank replacement including vault reconstruction and instrumentation.

PROJECT:

2005 - ST. Mary’s Medical Life Center c/o Omni Health Systems Of NJ

SITE:

26 Journal Square, Jersey City, Hudson County, NJ  07306, ANCO Project #12202-RW

PROJECT VALUE:

$150,000

DETAILS:

ANCO performed the cleaning and removal of three 20,000-gallon #6 oil tanks, the installation of several smaller tanks, and large scale environmental remediation of #6 oil contamination.

PROJECT:

2006 - Residential Tank Removal Affecting Right Of Way, Site Decontamination And Groundwater Monitoring

SITE:

Maplewood, Essex County, NJ, ANCO Project #12780-RW and #13149-RW

CLIENT:

Selective Insurance

OVERSIGHT CONSULTANT:

Core Environmental, 973-300-9600

PROJECT VALUE:

$36,000 and $18,000 respectively

DETAILS:

Performed the removal of two leaking 1,000-gallon underground storage tanks. ANCO worked closely with Selective Insurance Company's environmental consultant to determine if post-excavation soil sample results would demonstrate off site contamination. When these samples revealed that contamination did not spread onto the neighbor's property, an investigation was performed in which was discovered that part of the tank and contaminated soil were in a municipal right of way. Insurance coverage was then issued for the first site.  Both sites had shallow bedrock and NJDEP required formal groundwater investigations.  ANCO made arrangements for an air rotary drill rig and both sites were drilled in a single day, reducing costs.

PROJECT:

2006 - Sub Slab Oil Line Leak After Misdiagnosis Of Faulty Underground Oil Tank

SITE:

Carteret, Middlesex County, NJ, ANCO Project #13529-RW

CLIENT:

Preferred Mutual Insurance and Harleysville Insurance Company

OVERSIGHT CONSULTANT

Aegis Engineering, Rockland, Mass 781-982-4008

PROJECT VALUE:

$162,000

DETAILS:

Following the hook up of a new basement oil tank to the “wrong set” of oil lines, the homeowner reported loosing 200 gallons of oil overnight.  The house became uninhabitable during the cleanup, which involved tunneling beneath the basement floor through an excavation made in the front yard.  Conveyors were utilized to lift contaminated soil directly into waiting trucks.  Alternating 4’ foundation sections were dug out, sampled, then repoured with concrete.  New footings, floor slab, foundation and heating system completed the site restoration, all by ANCO crews.  Groundwater was found to be affected which triggered homeowner liability coverage.  The tank installer’s insurance carrier shouldered a portion of the cost, and the remainder was submitted to the NJDEP leaking tank fund, for as it turned out, the underground tank was the cause of the no heat problem in the first place.  ANCO funded the $168,000 project which took two years of expert investigation, forensic analysis and reports to understand before the battling insurance companies could agree on contribution portionality.

PROJECT:

2006 - Active Leaking Underground Oil Tank With Offsite Contamination

SITE:

Nutley, Essex County, NJ, ANCO Project #13170-RW

INSURANCE COMPANY:

Highpoint Insurance Co.

OVERSIGHT CONSULTANT:

Engineering and Land Planning Inc., 908-238-0544

PROJECT VALUE:

$64,000

DETAILS:

This high water table site was an obvious candidate for third party liability coverage, however following two days of contaminated soil digout and impacted groundwater pumping, it became apparent that the oil had reached the property line.  ANCO had previous dealings with this consultant and immediately offered our Geoprobe to delineate the plume.  Timely results enabled fast project continuation, leading to an insurance coverage commitment.  This upheld the pending real estate transaction, providing confidence to the buyer that any future costs associated with the cleanup would be covered.  The full Remedial Action Report was finished within ten months of the start date.

PROJECT:

2007 - Shallow Basaltic Bedrock With Active Leaking Underground Oil Tank Cleanup

SITE:

Long Hill Township, Morris County, NJ, ANCO Project #13965-RW

INSURANCE COMPANY:

USAA

OVERSIGHT CONSULTANT

Geoworx Inc., 908-638-4824

PROJECT VALUE:

$19,000

DETAILS:

Following a failed tank test, ANCO contracted with the homeowner to remove a 550-gallon underground storage tank and installed a 330-gallon tank in the garage.  This site is on the top of the third Watchung mountain ridge with fractured basalt found to lie only 6’ below grade.  The tank was indeed found to be leaking.   ANCO was able to excavate to 10’ at which point contamination levels greatly subsided.  The client was advised to call her homeowner insurance carrier, as a groundwater investigation was mandatory.  While there was no evidence of groundwater, and the site was some distance form the property line, this carrier proactively engaged a consultant to undertake the investigation.  No exceedences were found.

PROJECT:

2007 - Coastal Plain Region, Soil And Groundwater Remediation

SITE:

Lawrence Harbor, Middlesex County, NJ, ANCO Project #14476-RW

CLIENT:

Allstate Insurance Company and Homeowner

OVERSIGHT CONSULTANT:

MidAtlantic Associates, 215-997-1745

PROJECT VALUE:

$40,000

DETAILS:

ANCO was hired by the homeowner to replace their steel underground oil tank with a fiberglass tank.  During the course of the removal a large amount of fuel oil contaminated soil was encountered.  The exact source was unknown, as the removed tank was intact.  Surfacial discharges and tank overfills were suspected, but given the native sandy soil to this region, the oil percolated down to the water table.  ANCO was quickly able to remediate soils, restore surfaces, prove contaminated soils levels to be well within compliance limits, and obtained an NFA for soils within one (1) year of starting the project.  While the consultant completed the groundwater remediation portion of the project, ANCO’s effort of source removal was instrumental in reducing cost and duration of the groundwater phase.

PROJECT:

2007 - Highlands Region, Site Remediation With High Water Table And Some Structural Support

SITE:

Netcong Boro, Sussex County, NJ, ANCO Project #14363-RW

CLIENT:

One Beacon Insurance Company and Homeowner

OVERSIGHT CONSULTANT:

Environmental Controls and Compliance Inc., 973-989-8010

PROJECT VALUE:

$47,000

DETAILS:

Following the tank removal (by another company) the client’s attorney recommended ANCO environmental to finance and undertake the remediation.  A high water table condition was observed on the first day of remediation work.  Working with the homeowner’s insurance carrier, ANCO was able to quickly demonstrate that water in the excavation was truly groundwater, and that it was impacted.  This was instrumental in terms of moving forward, for the client lacked adequate equity in the house to qualify for 100% ANCO financing.  ANCO proceeded with the cleanup, which developed into a structural support project.  A 4’ thick smear zone extended beneath the foundation, below which large boulders were encountered.  This was fortuitous, enabling use of the relatively inexpensive jack post piles structural support system.  Following contaminated soil removal, ANCO constructed a concrete block foundation directly on bedrock.  ANCO obtained the NFA letter within eight (8) months of the start date.

PROJECT:

2007 - Luxury Residence Basement Oil Line Rupture  With Sub Slab Impact

SITE:

Boonton Township, Morris County, NJ, ANCO Project #13914-RW

CLIENT:

Utica Insurance

OVERSIGHT CONSULTANT:

ENSR, 978-589-3012

PROJECT VALUE:

$188,000

DETAILS:

Brought in directly by the fuel oil dealer, ANCO responded to an oil line rupture where about 60 gallons leaked onto the utility room floor, then flowed beneath the ‘floating’ concrete floor slab.  The water table was only 8” beneath the slab, therefore the oil was quickly carried beneath half the basement floor area through the sub slab gravel.  ANCO opened a series of pits and recovery troughs, then, by injecting steam with surfactants, the oil was sparged from the gravel.  Two groundwater circulation systems were then installed, where water from the interceptor trenches was pumped through activated carbon then re-injected into holes drilled through the up gradient side of the basement floor.  Oil metabolizing microbes were added prior to backfilling.  The home had been outfitted with a radon remediation system, which was utilized and modified to polish remaining sub slab soil gas.  The air pump output was directed through 55-gallon drums of carbon before discharging to the atmosphere.  Groundwater quality and final indoor air clearance tests returned below limits within six months of the spill resulting in a recent NFA letter by the NJDEP.

PROJECT:

2008 - ISRA Plant Cessation With Site Remediation And Historic Fill

SITE:

Paramount Machine & Tool, Fairfield, NJ, Essex County, NJ
ANCO Project #14751-SI/RW

ATTORNEY:

Lou Bertoni, 973-809-6472

PROJECT VALUE:

$118,000

DETAILS:

Initially hired to prepare GIN and Preliminary Assessment filings in compliance with ISRA requirements, several areas of environmental concern triggered a Geoprobe based Site Assessment.  A few of the machine tools were observed to be leaking into concrete floor expansion joints.  Soil samples confirmed impact to soils beneath the concrete floor.  ANCO performed soil remediation work during plant operation hours, extracting 80 tons from two areas.  ANCO then filled, compacted and restored all concrete surfaces to specification.  A review of historic topographic maps revealed imported fill, which was probed and mapped during an on-site visit by Bill Goodman and Josh Gradwohl, the NJDEP case workers.  Abandoned septic tank closure at the two involved lots completed the project.  The project was initiated in Dec. 2007 and the NFA determination was issued in Jan. 2009.

PROJECT:

2008 - Cathodic Protection System Installation For Three Regulated UST’s

SITE:

Princeton, Mercer County, NJ, ANCO Project #14725-CN

CLIENT:

BPG Management

ENGINEER:

Dave Sutterly, 609-333-1046

PROJECT VALUE:

$14,000

DETAILS:

During integrity testing of four large double walled UST’s varying in size from 5,000 to 25,000 gallons, the owner discovered the tank-to-soil potential returned at less than -0.8 volts as determined by readings referenced to a copper-copper sulphate cell.  All the tanks had readings indicative of an advanced rate of corrosion.  The tanks were reported to be less than 15 years old, therefore ANCO proposed the installation of two to four magnesium anodes for each tank.  ANCO saw cut surfacial concrete and excavated to the top of each end of each tank.  Anodes were placed, then grounded to strategic connection points.  Test leads were extended to the surface to enable simple annual cathodic system retesting.  ANCO verified voltages were now in the correct range, then arranged a re-test of the tanks.  All the tanks passed.

PROJECT:

2008 - FEMA Emergency Power Generator Tank Farm Design, Replacement And Remediation

SITE:

Lodi, Bergen County, NJ, ANCO Project #14529-GWI

CLIENT:

WABC Radio Station

OVERSIGHT CONSULTANT:

Alex Roman, Alex.roman@citcomm.com

PROJECT VALUE:

$154,000

DETAILS:

ANCO had replaced the three original tanks, found to be leaking, in 1990, however following a NJDEP inspection, the leak detection system and the spill containment manholes needed to be replaced in 2008.  ANCO’s scope of work included closing out the 1991 spill case, which involved impacted soil and groundwater.  Updated data review revealed no continuation of exceedences observed in 1991.  ANCO handled all aspects of this drawn-out project including tank farm design and construction, contaminated soil digout, excavation dewatering, installation of four monitor wells, groundwater sampling and NJDEP reporting.  Electro-mechanical work included plumbing tank manifolds to fuel purification and pumping systems, installation of interstitial leak detection and overfill sensing system for the tanks.  ANCO also installed a cathodic protection system for the tanks and piping.

PROJECT:

2008 - DPW Yard Oil Storage Tank Replacement And Remediation

SITE:

Harding Township, Morris County, NJ, ANCO Project #14630-NBCN

CLIENT:

Harding Township, Tracy Toribio 973-267-2448 and Patty Keikenweitz 973-267-8000

PROJECT VALUE:

$18,000

DETAILS

ANCO has performed several projects over the years for Harding Township.  Most have been petroleum site remediation involving soil and groundwater.  This project at the Department of Public Works yard involved the replacement of a 1,000-gallon underground tank with a double walled above ground steel tank.  The new tank was anchored to a new concrete pad, ad it was piped to the oil burner.  Instrumentation included high level alarm and interstitial leak detection.  The UST was found to have  small leak with oil concentrations in the soil less than the soil remediation limit, however the leak was reported to the NJDEP and a Remedial Investigation Report was submitted to the NJDEP.

PROJECT:

2008 - Dry Cleaners PCE Remediation With Helical Piles And SVE Technology

SITE:

New Providence, Union County, NJ, ANCO Project #15225-RW

CLIENT:

Real Estate Holding Company

OVERSIGHT CONSULTANT:

Environmental Liability Management (ELMI), 609-683-4848

PROJECT VALUE:

$289,000

DETAILS:

PCE had diffused deeply through poorly graded, water saturated unstable (95% silty) soils beneath this dry cleaning facility at a strip mall.  The foundation was supported on two sides with Chance helical pull down piles set by ANCO.  Four helicals were set on the inside of the building due to a 4” gas main routed along the exterior wall.  Helicals were set immediately following digging a narrow section utilizing a small excavator with a quick connect coupling.  This enabled simply and efficiently switching from excavator bucket to helical torque driver.  Contaminated soil was excavated to a depth of 10’ below grade; 4’ deeper than the water table.  Twice daily excavation dewatering coupled with soil digout and material staging was a logistic challenge while this busy mall remained open for business during the entire process.  Vapor extraction piping was installed through horizontal boreholes set through the excavation sidewalls beneath adjoining businesses.  SVE gasses were pumped through activated carbon drums through plumbing configured by ANCO.

PROJECT:

2008 - Multiple Insurance Companies Third Party Liability LUST Remediation

SITE:

Bogota, Bergen County, NJ, ANCO Project #15029-RW

CLIENT:

Farm Family Insurance and Peerless Insurance

OVERSIGHT CONSULTANTS:

First Environment, 973-334-0003 and ECC Horizon, 973-989-8010

PROJECT VALUE:

$140,000

DETAILS:

The badly leaking 550-gallon UST was removed by another company in the Spring of 2008.  The homeowner had no available funds, yet one insurance carrier indicated a willingness to cover 25% of project costs following groundwater impact confirmation by First Environment.  ANCO provided project funding with zero outlay by the homeowner.  Soil lithology included a coarse sand lens at the water table interface, enabling transport of contaminant over the 50’ distance to the property line.  Leading edge plume forensic dating revealed the leak started ten years prior to discovery. This brought in Peerless Insurance and opened the subrogation claim. ANCO handled all aspects of remediation, delineation, and groundwater investigation leaving the consultants to gather information and interpret data then recommend proportional contribution.

PROJECT:

2008 - Groundwater Remediation With Helical Piles And In-site Chemical Oxidation

SITE:

Newark, Essex County, NJ, ANCO Project #15307-RW

CLIENT:

NJ Manufacturers Insurance

OVERSIGHT CONSULTANT:

Phoenix Consulting Group, 610-935-3527

PROJECT VALUE:

$58,000

DETAILS:

ANCO removed this leaking oil tank in the Spring of 2008.  Following soil and groundwater contamination delineation performed by Phoenix, a structural underpinning plan involving mini piles was designed and approved by NJM, however, the homeowner was not comfortable with the approach. ANCO suggested a modified digout approach plus in-situ remediation techniques.  This involved the installation of 30-slot horizontal piping, backfilled with ¾” gravel followed by injection of Regenesis ORC to finish the job via chemical oxidation.  While the modified digout still extended 6’ beneath the house, ANCO simply advanced two Chance pull down piles to support the 12’ exposed foundation span.  Soil disposal totaled 90 tons, but a light oil sheen was clearly visible on groundwater.  ANCO added the two part RegenOx product prior to backfilling.  Following backfill and surface restoration an ATV drill rig was deployed to install two permitted wells.  A final application of Regensis ORC advanced was injected at 20 psi through the piping to flood the Vadose Zone. Groundwater sampling (performed by Phoenix) results are pending.

PROJECT:

2008 - Degraded #2 Fuel Spill Cleanup In Basement

SITE:

Watchung, Somerset County, NJ, ANCO Project #14692 RW

CLIENT:

Chubb Insurance

OVERSIGHT CONSULTANT

None

PROJECT VALUE:

$275,000

DETAILS:

This 275-gallon tank had burst and was replaced 10 years prior to the call for help.  Discovery and reporting to the NJDEP was delayed due to evidence cover-up.  The homeowner at the time had simply poured a concrete pad over the spill.  When the new owner sought to finish his basement, the old spill was discovered.  By then, the oil had seeped 8’ beneath the floor and diffused beneath most of the basement.  A conveying system was installed through the outside block wall to carry hand dug soils from beneath the house to waiting trucks.  Poured sectional concrete piers were utilized as the most cost effective foundation support method for interior load bearing walls.  The excavation was backfilled with ¾” gravel, and then several hundred feet of 3” diameter perforated piping was installed. A 1,000 CFM sub slab air pump was installed and the output was directed through dual 55-gallon activated carbon drums.  This system will remain operational until airborne volatile organic compound levels fall below applicable NJDEP screening levels.  Final air clearance tests on the first and second floors are within compliance limits.  ANCO restored the basement floor slab, cleaned air ducts with ozone and “unsmoke” foggers and wiped every surface clean of petroleum residue. 

PROJECT:

2008 - Overpressurized Tank Rupture In Basement

SITE:

High Bridge, Hunterdon County, NJ, ANCO Project #15475-RW

CLIENT:

Homeowner, Travelers Insurance and Petro

PROJECT VALUE:

$44,000

DETAILS:

Oil had streamed from a burst seam on the characteristically deformed (due to excessive internal pressure) 275-gallon oil tank.  Even though the homeowner was in the house during the delivery, the tank lost 40+ gallons which quickly flooded the finished basement carpeting, then flowed beneath the concrete slab through unprotected French drains.  ANCO first cut, then jackhammered and removed the concrete floor.  Impacted soils were moved by conveyor through an opening cut into the block foundation.  The homeowner stayed with family members as inside air was unbearably contaminated.  Utilizing carbon air scrubbers together with an ozone generator and “unsmoke” foggers, ANCO purified the air within the first floor living area.  A negative air containment system was installed for controlling and redirecting basement air.  The air ducts were ozoned and sanitized and every carpeted and fabric surface in the house was steam cleaned.  Sub slab clay based soils greatly help limit the spread of the oil. The entire project was competed within two weeks with acceptable final air clearance tests, following two weeks later. 

PROJECT:

2008 - Deep Oil Penetration Through Coarse Sand At Tight Urban Site

SITE:

Summit, Union County, NJ, ANCO Project #14976-RW

CLIENT:

American Legion Post

OVERSIGHT CONSULTANT:

None – See attached letter of recommendation

PROJECT VALUE:

$54,000

DETAILS:

With a pending real estate transaction set to expire, timely and effective job progression was paramount.  The 1,000-gallon active leaking underground oil tank had been set inside and old cistern, with a leaky bottom.  The soil type to the 21’ dig depth was coarse sand, so oil had an unimpeded pathway along foundations to a point at least 4’ deeper than the adjacent building footings.  ANCO Geoprobed to 26’, and the next day a wellpoint failed to reveal water.   Steel sheet shoring was driven to protect the neighboring building foundation.   ANCO removed a fire escape and temporarily supported a three-story porch during construction.  83 tons of oil saturated contaminated soil were excavated.  Total cleanup cost $54,000.  Client satisfaction level:  Ecstatic.

PROJECT:

2008 - Time Of Essence Urban Site With Foundation Underpinning And Bioremediation

SITE:

Jersey City, Hudson County, NJ, ANCO Project #14831- RW

CLIENT:

Travelers Insurance

OVERSIGHT CONSULTANT:

None – See attached letter of recommendation

PROJECT VALUE:

$121,000

DETAILS:

With a mortgage commitment about to expire, ANCO underwrote project financing to enable rapid job progression anticipating payment from the property transaction.  Groundwater impacted with a ¼” free product layer was encountered at 11’ thereby triggering homeowners liability coverage.  ANCO deployed a FRAC tank with automatic pumps to establish hydraulic control.  The plume extended from the curb to just beneath the foundation at this tight 18’ wide urban ‘walk up’.  The stairway to the second floor and the sidewalk were removed to enable removal of the entire front yard.  Two concrete filled sonotubes were set on bedrock and utilized to support the foundation.  A down gradient sentinel well was installed to determine remedial effectiveness while oil metabolizing microbes were broadcast across the base of the excavation.  ANCO backfilled then restored sidewalks and the stairway before the mortgage expiration date.

PROJECT:

2008 - Negotiated Settlement For Comingled Contamination Plumes

SITE:

Union Township, Union County, NJ, ANCO Project #14616-RW

PROJECT VALUE:

$35,000

CLIENT:

Ukranium Evangelical Assemblies of God – Pastor Walter Cebula 908-591-0800

DETAILS:

The tank removals (performed by unaffiliated firm) revealed significant contamination that required remediation, however in impartial consultant was required to help negotiate proportionality.  ANCO was able to work with both parties, and perform the cleanup, which only affected soils (totaling 350 tons) at the site.

PROJECT:

2009 – Historic Gasoline Service Station Underground Storage Tank (UST) Rupture Effecting Municipal Redevelopment Project

SITE:

Tenafly Borough, Bergen County, NJ, ANCO Project #15523-RW

PROJECT VALUE:

$120,000

CLIENT:

East Edge LLC & Tenafly Borough

DETAILS:

A catastrophic release of approximately 4,000 gallons of unleaded gasoline occurred onsite in July of 1994. A hole was discovered through the invert at the strike plate location of the 8,000 gallon fiberglass premium grade gasoline UST. The Borough of Tenafly sought to acquire the property to develop into a small park. ANCO was hired in early 2009, displacing earlier consultants who still had not completed three dimensional source delineation across the entire site. ANCO responded with two geoprobe units and continuously sampled soils to vertically and horizontally delineate the petroleum hydrocarbons in the soil including liquid- and residual-phase gasoline and diesel fuel which was encountered in a smear 3 one extending 8’ into the water table. The remaining contaminant source was excavated, 200 tons of soil were treated off-site, and post-excavation soil sampling showed the soil impact was removed to the most stringent soil criteria. Next, an array of temporary wells was installed and sampled to screen the dissolved contaminant plume. Additional water-table and vertical extent monitoring wells were installed in two episodes, on- and off-site, and sampled to delineate the dissolved plume geometry. Chemical oxidation agent was injected to speed remediation of remaining contaminants. Hydraulic slug testing was conducted and a CEA was calculated. A down gradient sentinel well was installed, sampled and found to be clean. Active site remediation is completed, pending an approved CEA/NFA letter from the NJDEP.

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