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Please join us in welcoming Justin Bass to our Charlotte team! Justin graduated from Virginia Tech with a Bachelor of Science in Water: Resources, Management, and Policy and has previous experience working in stormwater and spill response. Welcome to H&H, Justin!

H&H recently traded our peristaltic pumps for pickleball paddles in the first inaugural Raleigh pickleball round-up!?Nothing like a little competition to build team spirit and get us all moving.?The game brought out the best of our team’s skills (the rule sticklers that attend pickleball camps, the seasoned pros, and some surprising newbie mastery). Thanks to everyone who participated! Looking forward to our next match already.?? ? #TeamBuilding #CompanyCulture #Pickleball #WorkplaceWellness #TeamEvents?

Welcome, Chelsea! We are thrilled to have you on our Raleigh team.?

We hope you made it to the #GWPNC Fall Mini-Conference this week! The event featured an incredible lineup of data science and Brownfields topics, offering valuable insights for environmental professionals. Hart & Hickman’s Trinh DeSa, P.E. presented on vapor intrusion mitigation systems (VIMS)—covering pilot testing, engineering design, installation oversight, and post-installation effectiveness testing. He shared his expertise on how to effectively mitigate human health risks and comply with the #DEQ Brownfields Redevelopment Section requirements during the VIMS design and installation process. A special shout-out to H&H’s Savannah Scott for serving on the #GWPNC Board and helping to plan this impactful event.

Congratulations to Jacob Sand on his well-deserved promotion to Assistant Project Scientist! Jacob joined H&H with a background in equipment maintenance and has become an integral part of our field staff. His field leadership, dedication, and commitment to quality have set him apart. Congratulations, Jacob!

?? We’re excited for the upcoming Groundwater Professionals of North Carolina Fall Mini-Con 2024! ?? This event will feature 6 hours of valuable content on Advances in Data Analysis and Visualization and NC Brownfields — perfect for those looking to fulfill continuing education requirements and network with other professionals in the industry. ?? Hart & Hickman’s rock star engineer?? Trinh DeSa, P.E. will be presenting on the Design, Installation, and Monitoring of a Vapor Intrusion Mitigation System for Redevelopment on a TCE-Impacted Brownfields Site. We’re also proud to recognize Savannah Scott, who serves on the GWPNC Board, for her role in making events like these impactful for environmental professionals across North Carolina. ?? #groundwater #environmentalconsulting #vaporintrusion #brownfields #networking

Hart & Hickman hosts monthly roundups as a way for employees to socialize.?In honor of completing recent groundwater monitoring at a hexavalent chromium site, the project field team organized a chromium-themed event. “Chromaritas” (complete with labels), <5 NTU vials of blue agave juice, Tyvek coveralls, and yellow hazardous waste bag tablecloths were used for the celebration along with dessert “samples” from frequented eateries in proximity to the site.? Total chromium is comprised of hexavalent chromium and trivalent chromium. Hexavalent chromium is a known human carcinogen and common industrial chemical that is highly soluble in water compared to trivalent chromium, which is generally considered less toxic.?The oxidation state of Chromaritas is unknown. #collaboration

Please join us in welcoming Jordan Kinney to our Charlotte team! Jordan graduated from Appalachian State University with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Biology and has several years of experience as a lab analyst. Welcome to H&H, Jordan!

?? Happy Halloween! ?? In the spirit of spooky surprises, let’s talk about the frightening risks of poor vapor intrusion data. Skipping quality checks can lead to flawed risk assessments with serious consequences! At Hart & Hickman, quality is our priority in our site investigations. From selecting the right laboratory and rigorously leak-testing canisters and flow controllers to conducting thorough pre-sampling surveys for indoor sources, our team focuses on collecting reliable, high-quality vapor intrusion data at every step.?These detailed procedures are critical to collecting representative data to accurately assess potential human health risks and mitigation costs at impaired properties. ?? Don’t let poor quality data spook your results – trust Hart & Hickman for quality that counts ??♀?!

H&H is working with a developer to safely revitalize land historically used as a municipal landfill in the 1950s and 1960s. As part of the future building’s deep foundation system, piles were recently driven through over 20 feet of debris consisting of plastic, wood, paper, glass, and metal. In addition to the unique geotechnical challenges, proper management of soil, groundwater, and landfill gas will be critical to the safe redevelopment of this property under the North Carolina Brownfields Program.?#EnvironmentalAssessment #VaporIntrusion #Brownfields