If you're a developer hoping to build on a contaminated site, you'll be responsible for removing any hazardous waste before the construction begins. The Triad approach is a proven method for creating efficient, cost-effective treatment programs informed by real-time data from geoscientists. Here's a closer look at this strategy for hazardous waste remediation and how it can benefit your site.

What Is the Triad Approach?

Systematic Planning

The Triad consists of three components: systematic planning, dynamic work strategies, and real-time measurement. A systematic plan sets clear goals and creates a scientifically defensible strategy for decision-making through every phase of the project. 

Before the testing begins, planners should identify important decisions that will need to be made, what information will be needed, and the best data collection method for the situation. Planners should also include input from every stakeholder, as well as geoscientists and experts who understand the technological tools available.

Dynamic Work Strategies

Creating a dynamic work strategy allows your team to respond to new information and test results as they come in. These strategies are drawn as a decision tree during the planning phase, with contingency plans in place if additional contaminants are discovered or levels are unexpectedly low in some areas. Being able to adapt your solutions on a daily basis eliminates the uncertainty new information can bring, giving you the flexibility to respond to changes if necessary.

Real-Time Measurement

Instead of periodically collecting samples and sending them off to a lab, The Triad approach relies on continuous testing from an on-site team. Geoscientists either establish a mobile lab or use field-based sampling technologies to conduct soil and water tests, allowing them to provide rapid results. Based on their information, decision-makers can alter the work strategy, which may involve adopting new remediation methods or focusing on other areas of the site.

What Are the Benefits of The Triad Approach?

The Triad Approach is designed to reduce uncertainty, giving developers a framework for making decisions that will reduce costs without sacrificing results. The flexibility of this approach ensures that contaminated sites are treated with the proper strategies based on a continuous stream of real-time data. This approach eliminates delays and waste, which makes remediation efforts more cost-effective in the long run.

If you're looking for professional geoscientists who use The Triad approach to hazardous waste remediation, GeoTek Alaska in Anchorage has served developers throughout the state for nearly 20 years. With a highly trained team of geoscientists and mobile laboratories that can reach remote locations, they'll provide the fast, accurate data you need. Visit their website for an overview of their geotechnical services, or call (907) 569-5900 to discuss your project.