PPM Launches A New Website
PPM Consultants, Inc. is pleased to announce that we have launched a new website. We believe this update will provide our visitors with a more friendly and informative experience. Our goal has always...
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Air Quality Models: Developing the Future
By Annie McIlwain and Corey Gautreaux From September 12 to September 15, 2022, we (Corey Gautreaux and Annie McIlwain) attended the Air & Waste Management Association’s (AWMA) annual air quality...
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Merry Christmas from the PPM Kids
One of our favorite traditions at PPM is sending a special Christmas greeting to each of our clients. Each year our card features art by one of our team members’ children, and we love how our kids...
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Vintage Safe Traps — Who Knew?
Driving along a road in the small town of Lillian, Alabama, late one evening, a private individual heard a clatter as the antique safe he was transporting fell out of his truck. He pulled over to...
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Saving on Assessment Can Cost You More on Cleanups
Contributed by Ben Clabaugh, Senior Project Manager Pensacola Office Sometimes you have to spend money to save money. And no, this is not about a 50% off sale at Homegoods. It’s about soil and...
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Old Men, Old Trucks, And Feral Dogs
Contributed by Walt Henley, Senior Geologist, PPM Consultants Harry Honda – that’s the name my granddaughter gave my Ridgeline pickup truck – turned over 318,000 miles in the last couple of weeks....
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Earth Day Celebration
Contributed by Lori Lea, Jackson Office, PPM Consultants Earth Day is an annual event celebrated on April 22nd to raise awareness and support for environmental protection. It began in the United States...
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High-Resolution Site Characterization – What is It All About?
Contributed by Jacob Pongetti, Staff Scientist, PPM Consultants High-resolution site characterization (HRSC) is a set of strategies, techniques, and technologies that can be used to get a real-time...
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Perchloroethylene Technical Discussion: COVID and Dry Cleaners: Where are...
Contributed by Trey Hess P.E., Brownfield Redevelopment Director, PPM Consultants This is Part 1 of 4 of a technical series on the impact that past and present use of perchloroethylene in the...
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PFAS, Did We Save the Worst for Last?
Contributed by Keith Pyron, Principal and Senior Geologist, PPM Consultants Many people like to save the best things for last. Fireworks shows end with the most spectacular bangs. Dinners end with...
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Ian Hamilton Joins PPM Consultants as Geologist
In June, the Mobile office welcomed Ian Hamilton, P.G. (Alabama) to their team. Ian has a Masters of Geology from University of Texas Arlington and a Bachelors of Science in Biology from Tulane. Ian...
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The Importance of Monthly Walk Through Inspections for UST Systems
Contributed by Scott Stamper, Environmental Specialist, PPM Consultants Have you ever wondered exactly how the fuel gets to that dispenser when you pull up to the service station and fill up? I suspect...
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Supreme Court Sackett Decision Will Impact EPA Enforcement
Contributed by Trey Hess P.E., Brownfield Redevelopment Director, PPM Consultants As a former regulator, I received many a call from desperate, good-intentioned individuals who received a “Notice of...
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Universal Waste Management and Small Retailers
Contributed by Rebecca Martin, Environmental Engineer, PPM Consultants Let’s be honest here, do you really think that the mom and pop shop down the street or that small boutique in your town square is...
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The Love Affair between Geoscientists and Beer: A Story of Eons
Contributed by Stephanie Evans, Staff Geologist, PPM Consultants Beer is one of the oldest drinks known to humans, and its history can take us back to the dawn of civilization. The popular drink can be...
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What Actually is A Significant Noncompliance in the NPDES Realm?
Contributed by Holden Volentine, Project Manager, PPM Consultants State and Federal regulators often use the terminology “Significant Noncompliance” (SNC), specifically in regards to National Pollutant...
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Hurricane Preparation for Remediation Systems
Contributed by Ian Hamilton, Geologist, PPM Consultants Hurricane season is here on the Gulf Coast. Starting June 1st, Gulf areas are under watch through November, experiencing the most hurricane...
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When Should You Upgrade your Underground Storage Tank (UST) System?
Contributed by Todd Perry, Principal, PPM Consultants UST Systems store and dispense various substances, such as gasoline, diesel fuel, various chemicals, etc. However, the UST system components, such...
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Ozone Generation: A Powerful Solution for Groundwater Remediation
Contributed by Josh Walz, Environmental Specialist, PPM Consultants Groundwater is a vital natural resource that sustains ecosystems, supplies drinking water, and supports various industrial processes....
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The Anthropocene – A New Geologic Epoch
Contributed by Forest Stroud, Staff Geologist, PPM Consultants As an undergraduate student I remember my petrology professor mentioning the Anthropocene, or the age of humans. In his classic style he...
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