Environmental Remediation

Challenge:

• This Superfund Site was defined by the TCEQ as the “#1 State Superfund Site in Texas”
• The site was formerly occupied by a refinery that operated from 1928 to 1969 on about 183 acres

Results:

• Closure of thirty-two surface impoundments
• Excavation, backfill and restoration of over 1,250,0000 cubic yards of impacted areas
• Removal and recycling of underground pipelines and demolition of structures on adjacent properties
• Stabilization/recycling of impacted soils, sediments and concrete debris
• Recycling of over 260,000 gallons of asphalt emulsion
• Construction of a 17-acre containment cell
• Installation of 9,000 linear feet of product recovery trenches
• Installation, operation and maintenance of groundwater extraction, soil vapor extraction, and air-sparge treatment systems
• Collection and treatment of stormwater
• Construction of an 85-acre ecological preserve, restoring area to natural state

Benefits:

• LWR has been providing turnkey remediation services as prime contractor at this superfund site in West Texas over the past 15 years.
• LWR was the first contractor to implement a successful asphalt stabilized base (ASB) recycling project at a State Superfund Site
• LWR was recognized by State of Texas as a finalist for the 2001 Texas Environmental Excellence Award