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News A Significant Change in Chester County's On-lot Sewer Policy West Chester, PA -March 27, 2009 A new on-lot sewer system policy announced by the Chester
County Health Department can save you money.
Click here for more information on A Significant Change in Chester County's On-Lot Sewer Policy Can You Save Money on Environmental Compliance in 2009? West Chester, PA - January 20, 2009
The New Year brings with it many new unexpected challenges and opportunities. The first round of state and federal waste, air and wastewater compliance reports are coming due in March. If you typically wait until the last minute to start preparing your environmental compliance reports from the previous year, you may want to consider starting earlier this year.
Click here for more information on Can You Save Money on Environmental Compliance in 2009? Commercial Lenders Tighten Environmental Due Diligence Standards November 5,
2008 - West Chester, PA Is your business considering a commercial real estate sale or purchase? If so, Brickhouse Environmental has observed an important trend in commercial lending that may impact those plans. lending that may impact those plans.Pennsylvania
Infrastructure Funding October 29, 2008 -
West Chester, PA In our business, we know that without water and sewer, you don't have a project. Pennsylvania businesses cannot grow and compete with our surrounding states if wedon't make the tough choice now to help fund the needed upgrades to our infrastructure. Everyone
knows when a pothole in the road needs fixing, or a bridge needs repairs; but we don't always think about the leaking water
and sewer pipes under the ground. Trust us, they are everywhere! NJDEP Soil Remediation Standards October 1, 2008 - West Chester, PA
On June 2, 2008, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) adopted new Soil Remediation Standards (SRS) that replace the Soil Cleanup Criteria (SCC). The new standards require the development of site-specific impact to groundwater values. The NJDEP concurrently amended the Technical Requirements for Site Remediation to reference the new SRS. They also provided new remedial guidance related to the development of site-specific impact to groundwater standards. The new SRS affects sites currently involved in the remediation process. Even sites with No Further Action (NFA) determinations may be reopened by the NJDEP under some circumstances. Rotary Club of West Chester Chili Cook Off
September 24, 2008 - West Chester, PA Brickhouse Environmental is set to compete in the 6th Annual Rotary Club of West Chester Chili Cook Off. On October 5, 2008, West Chester, Pennsylvania becomes Chili Cook-Off Central! Three blocks of downtown Gay Street will be closed to this popular community fundraiser. The proceeds raised from sponsorships, participation applications and wristband sales support the many good community and international projects of this organization as well as the event expenses. For more information on the West Chester Chili Cook Off, please visitwww.westchesterchilicookoff.com
COST: DATE &
TIME: CHILI COOKOFF
LOCATION: The YMCA hosts the always popular KIDS' KORRAL with an assortment of fun and games, including a moonbounce. Remember Children 10 and Under eat free at the Chili Cookoff accompanied with a paid adult. David B. Farrington, P.G. Elected as President Elect of the PCPG In December 2007, the Pennsylvania Council of Professional Geologists (PCPG) elected Brickhouse Environmental’s Managing Partner David B. Farrington, P.G. as the President Elect for the 2008 calendar year. The PCPG is the premier organization representing the professional, ethical and commercial interests of practicing Geologists in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. As President Elect, Mr. Farrington will work with PCPG’s Board of Directors to continue their efforts of tracking and assisting the State Legislature with Bills of Interest to Professional Geologists and providing training opportunities around the state to Geologists and the Community. Mr. Farrington has been on PCPG’s Board of Directors for five years and will move into the position of PCPG President in 2009.  Brickhouse Environmental’s Nitrate Study Paper Selected for 2008 PCPG
Symposium
The Pennsylvania Council of Professional Geologists (PCPG) has selected Brickhouse Environmental’s nitrate study paper titled, “The Long Term Effect of On-Lot Sewer Systems on Groundwater Quality: An Empirical Analysis,” for presentation at the 2008 PCPG Symposium on May 7, 2008. Brickhouse Environmental conducted the study for the Homebuilders Association of Chester and Delaware Counties with the goal being to assess the relationship between groundwater quality and use of on-lot wastewater disposal systems in residential housing communities. This study, which was conducted over a year and a half period, specifically investigated the concentrations of nitrate found in drinking water wells on low density residential properties with on-lot sewage systems. The hypothesis of the study was that the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s (PADEP’s) use of a conservative nitrate mass balance equation during the permitting process for sewage facility planning significantly overestimates the impact to groundwater quality. In summary, the data collected during the study supported Brickhouse Environmental’s hypothesis. The study did not identify evidence of significant increases or decreases in the concentration of nitrate in drinking water wells associated with the development of low density residential communities using standard individual on-lot septic systems.
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