News and Insights

We’re excited to share some fantastic news from the SAK Environmental team! Please join us in congratulating the following individuals on their well-deserved career milestones: Brendan Clune - Project Manager Brendan has 7 years of experience in asbestos and environmental due diligence projects for State and Federal agencies. He manages field subsurface and building hazmat field programs, and preparing...

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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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SAK Environmental is proud to be part of the Team that led to this ribbon cutting in Lawrence, MA. This was not just another building completed, but a community milestone bringing together affordable housing, and athletic facilities to mentor urban youth. It was a visionary partnership between Lawrence Community Works and SquashBusters (a sports-based youth development program). SAK managed the...

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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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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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