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  SAK Environmental is working with Lawrence CommunityWorksand Delphi Construction Inc. in the final stages of Phase II of the Island Parkside Affordable Housing development in Lawrence, MA. Since 2021, SAK provided services for all phases of environmental management on this project which included due diligence, design investigation, and construction administration to safely mitigate environmental risks from demolition...

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On April 19, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) designated two widely used PFAS chemicals (a.k.a. "Forever Chemicals"), perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS), as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), also known as Superfund. This ruling is significant because both of these substances now have a...

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SAK Environmental’s services help to renew and transform communities to meet today’s need for housing and cleaner energy.  You can’t always see what we’ve done, but it’s there! Our services manage environmental risk, control development costs, and ensure a healthy environment for the community. See our transformative work below and how we can help...

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How does an environmental firm thrive for 20-years in a competitive market? By providing high quality, cost effective technical services and advice. Since 2003, SAK Environmental has been helping clients build transportation infrastructure, energy generation and distribution, industrial facilities, and housing.  We’ve helped to safely convert under-utilized industrial property into thriving communities, secure permits for manufacturing plants...

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USEPA Proposes Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCL) for PFAS compounds in Drinking Water On March 14, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) proposed to amend the National Primary Drinking Water Regulation with Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCL)  for the PFAS compounds perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) at 4.0 parts per trillion (ppt), 4.0 ppt for perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) and...

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SAK Environmental was recently selected by Covanta Energy, a world leader in sustainable solid waste management and energy production, to manage their solid waste ban compliance program at its two Massachusetts waste-to-energy facilities. With this 3-year contract, SAK now manages similar programs at all five waste-to-energy plants in Massachusetts. These facilities process almost 60% of the state’s municipal...

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If your business or facility emits pollutants (including greenhouse gases) to the air, has storm water flows, manages hazardous waste, or stores or otherwise uses certain toxic substances, then these regulatory reporting deadlines may apply to you.   Air emissions. Massachusetts Air Source Registration emissions reporting is required for certain triennial filers to the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MADEP)...

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For over 20-years SAK Environmental (SAK) has been providing comprehensive services to identify and mitigate asbestos, lead paint, PCBs and mold in buildings prior to renovation or demolition, or to address indoor air quality concerns. Our expertise includes: Inspection Cost estimating Abatement planning Specifications Project monitoring/Clearance Air quality testing Contact SAK for advice or quote, to help move your project...

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Updates In Environmental Site Assessment For Commercial Real Estate In December 2021, by the  American Society for Testing & Materials (ASTM) released an update to the “Standard Practice For Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process” on commercial real estate.  The new Standard (1527-21) included clarifications over the old Standard (1527-13).  Notable updates under...

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SAK Environmental LLC completed the field phase of a statewide solid waste characterization study for Massachusetts’s five regional waste-to-energy plants. These facilities process 60% of the state’s solid waste, converting it to electricity. With the help of MSW Consultants Inc., the 2nd sampling season was completed in November where a composite sample of solid waste was sorted into...

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