An Environmental Risk Assessment (ERA) is a scientific evaluation of the human and/or ecological health risks associated with contaminants of concern (COCs) present in soil and groundwater. Human and ecological “receptors” may be exposed to these COCs through multiple exposure pathways including ingestion/uptake of soil or water, inhalation of vapours, and direct contact with contaminated media. Receptor exposures are estimated, and risks quantified, using established models and toxicological data.
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Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in the Environment
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a collection of over 4700 man-made chemical compounds that contain carbon-fluorine bonds, one of the strongest chemical bonds in organic chemistry. They are highly persistent in the environment and will accumulate in the human body because they do not break down readily. These compounds are found in the environment at low concentrations around the world.
read moreWebinar Recording: Recent Changes to the Contaminated Sites Regulations in British Columbia
On Thursday, February 25th, Pinchin Ltd’s Operations Manager & Regional Practice Leader in BC for our Environmental Due Diligence & Remediation Group (EDR), Tadd Berger, discussed the amendments to the Contaminated Sites Regulations that have come into effect on February 1st, 2021.
read moreOntario’s New On-Site and Excess Soil Management Regulation 406/19
Written by Christian Tenaglia, M.Env.Sc., P.Eng., QPESA, Director of Northeastern Ontario, Environmental Due Diligence & Remediation at Pinchin Ltd. As of January 1, 2021, the first phase of the Ontario’s…
read moreWebinar Recording: Environmental Aspects of Brownfield Development in Ontario
As urban infill development continues, more sites involve the re-use of contaminated land. This presents unique challenges and opportunities for developers and owners to add value and support community development….
read moreEnvironmental Liabilities that every Property Owner Should Know About
Written by Valerie Ekelund, Senior Project Manager, Environmental Due Diligence & Remediation at Pinchin Ltd. & Dufferin Harper, Partner, Blakes, Cassels & Graydon LLP Take the Steps to Prevent a…
read moreMeet our Operations Manager & Practice Specialist for the Environmental Due Diligence & Remediation Group, Paresh Patel!
Paresh Patel is Pinchin’s Operations Manager and Remediation Practice Specialist for the Environmental Due Diligence and Remediation (EDR) Group. He has spent more than 17 years on the design and…
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