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James Zubrow P.G.

PA, TX, WI

President & Principal Hydrogeologist
B.A., Geology & Chemistry, University of Colorado

Mr. Zubrow manages projects ranging from field investigations and Phase 2 environmental assessments to multi-PRP site remediation and redevelopment programs. With specific expertise in hydrogeology and the investigation and remediation of impacted properties along waterways and public water supplies, he has managed projects under RCRA, CERCLA, and state regulatory programs. With Mr. Zubrow as President of KEY, the company has grown from a five-person organization to a nationwide, multi-office firm.

Experience:

Years of Experience/Years with KEY:  40/30

Practice Area(s):

  • Brownfield Remediation/Redevelopment

  • Coal Combustion Residuals

  • Emerging Contaminants

  • Environmental Due Diligence

  • Expert Witness

  • Site Assessment

  • Soil & Groundwater Remediation

  • Superfund/RCRA

Specialties

  • Program Management

  • Hydrogeology

  • Remedy Selection

  • Remedy Implementation

  • Brownfields

  • MGPs

  • DNAPL

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Representative Projects:

Former Chemical Manufacturing Superfund Site 

  • Project Coordinator for remedial investigation and feasibility study

  • Implemented fully-encompassing cement/bentonite slurry wall

  • Completed site characterization, including soils, groundwater, and sediments

  • Performed DNAPL mobility and collectability assessments

Former Creosote Wood Treating Superfund Site

  • Performed remedial investigation and feasibility study

  • Secured Technical Impracticability Waiver

  • Used laser-induced fluorescence to evaluate extent of coal-tar-based DNAPL

Former Wood Treating Superfund Site

  • Project Manager

  • Utilized a geostatistical technique (kriging) to delineate the areas targeted for remediation

  • Designed innovative passive NAPL recovery system

Former Wood Preserving Superfund Site

  • Project Manager

  • Designed and constructed a groundwater extraction and DNAPL collection system

  • Negotiated ROD amendment to receive Technical Impracticability Waiver and reduced groundwater monitoring

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