Posts by Olympus Technical Services
Direct Push Drilling: Changing the World of Site Characterization
EXPERT ARTICLE Direct Push Drilling: Changing the World of Site Characterization OUR RIG Olympus’ Geoprobe 7822DT direct push drill rig is an extremely cost-effective tool for completing various types of site investigations. Projects range in size from delineating small roadside releases to conducting large-scale investigations at major industrial facilities. Using direct push technology we can…
Read MoreMontana Storm Water General Permit & Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Preparation and Administration
EXPERT ARTICLE Montana Storm Water General Permit & Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Preparation and Administration Storm water regulations are dynamic and failure to comply can result in stiff penalties. Penalties for violations For example, one Montana developer agreed to an $83,500 administrative penalty to resolve the following violations: Conducted construction activity prior to…
Read More24-Hour Response to Petroleum and Hazardous Materials (HazMat) Spills
EXPERT ARTICLE 24-Hour Response to Petroleum and Hazardous Materials (HazMat) Spills Oil spills and other hazardous spills not only cost a substantial amount of money to remediate, but they also have long-term implications that can impact the surrounding environment. For example, The Deepwater Horizon spill in the Gulf of Mexico, a disastrous event that occurred…
Read MoreTrain Derailment Spill Response in Whitefish, Montana
PAST PROJECTS Train Derailment Spill Response in Whitefish, Montana 24-Hour Response Spill Response Olympus responded to a freight train derailment in which two tanker cars derailed into Whitefish Lake, releasing approximately 70,000 gallons of diesel fuel. Olympus responded within two hours from our Helena, Montana office and chartered a plane to bring additional personnel and…
Read MoreLead Ore Concentrate Spill in Dillon, Montana
PAST PROJECTS Lead Ore Concentrate Spill in Dillon, Montana 24-Hour Response Consulting Services Remediation System Design and Installation Spill Response Superfund and Soil Removal A truck transporting lead ore concentrate was en route to a smelter and had an accident. The lead concentrate was released into a wetlands area adjacent to the Beaverhead River. Olympus…
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