Geosciences

RETTEW’s Geosciences group provides a broad range of technical expertise to meet the needs of our clients and consistently exceed their expectations. The group is organized according to discipline including environmental consultants, hydrogeologists, geologists, geotechnical engineers and soil scientists. Our staff of skilled professionals has managed numerous multi-dimensional programs to assess environmental conditions, evaluate potential or historic impacts and current risks, and determine and implement the best solutions for managing risks while complying with regulations.

Our hydrogeologists and water resources specialists offer a turn-key package of services to identify, develop, permit and manage water resources. Our geotechnical staff uses extensive technical competence and an appreciation for cost and risk issues to provide engineering solutions for shallow foundations, stormwater management facilities and site development. From tests and investigations to complete permitting packages and environmental remediation services, RETTEW’s Geosciences group employs the latest technology to provide the most reliable and cost-effective solutions to environmental and engineering challenges.

Geosciences subservices include:

Agency Coordination
Asbestos and Lead-Based Paint Inspections
Baseline Water Quality Sampling
Brownfields Assessments
Emergency Response Plans
Environmental Permitting and Compliance
Expert Witness/Litigation Support
Geophysical Investigations
Geotechnical Investigations
Groundwater Supply Development and Permitting
Groundwater and Surface Water Modeling
Karst/Carbonate Hazard Investigations
PA Act 2/NJDEP Site Remediation Consulting
Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments
PPC/SPCC (Spill) Plans
Sinkhole Remediation
Site Characterization and Remediation
Soil and Groundwater Testing for Impoundment Construction
Soil Investigations for Onsite Sewage and Sludge Disposal
Solid Waste and Landfill Siting, Permitting and Management
Spill Response, Prevention and Management
Stormwater Infiltration Feasibility (NPDES II)
Surface Water Withdrawal Permitting
Underground and Aboveground Storage Tank Closures and Reporting
Waste Characterization and Reporting
Water Management Plans
Water Source Planning and Development