Business Details
31 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Innovative Environmental Remediation Solutions
Founded in 1995, EcoVac Services has pioneered innovative environmental groundwater remediation solutions through our patented technologies. Our team of experts, led by co-founders Nick Athens and David M. Goodrich, P.G., has developed groundbreaking methods like Enhanced Fluid Recovery (EFR), SURFAC, and ISCO-EFR to address complex contamination challenges. With over 15,000 remediation events completed at 2,300+ sites globally, we specialize in cost-effective removal of petroleum products, VOCs, and hazardous waste from underground storage tanks, pipelines, and industrial sites. Our commitment to sustainability drives our research and development efforts, ensuring minimal environmental impact while maintaining industry-leading efficiency. We serve government agencies, oil companies, and consulting firms across 42 U.S. states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico, offering tailored solutions for petroleum releases, solvent contamination, and DoD projects.Our proprietary 'Combined Technology Approach' integrates treatability studies with advanced remediation methods to deliver measurable results, including a 75% reduction in carbon footprint compared to traditional techniques. Through continuous innovation and rigorous quality control, we maintain our position as the world leader in mobile dual-phase extraction services. Our team's expertise spans environmental engineering, chemical oxidation, and surfactant remediation, supported by an in-house laboratory for customized treatability testing. We prioritize client collaboration, providing transparent reporting and technical support throughout every project phase. This dedication to excellence has established EcoVac Services as a trusted partner in environmental remediation since our founding.
Services
EFR Remediation
SURFAC Process
ISCO-EFR Treatment
SOLV-IT Extraction
Treatability Studies
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We've completed 15,000+ remediation events at 2,300+ sites since 1995
- Our patented EFR technology removes VOCs at $30/gallon cost
- We offer 75% lower carbon footprint than traditional methods
- Our in-house lab conducts site-specific treatability studies
- We serve 42 U.S. states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico
Services
EFR Remediation
Our Enhanced Fluid Recovery (EFR) technology removes all VOC phases from soil using high-vacuum mobile extraction. This patented method efficiently cleans up petroleum products from underground storage tanks and pipelines. The process simultaneously extracts separate, adsorbed, dissolved, and vapor phase contaminants in a single operation.
SURFAC Process
SURFAC combines surfactant emplacement with dual-phase extraction to remove NAPL contaminants. This patented approach effectively treats both light (LNAPL) and dense (DNAPL) non-aqueous phase liquids. The technology enhances contaminant recovery rates while minimizing environmental disruption during remediation projects.
ISCO-EFR Treatment
ISCO-EFR integrates chemical oxidant emplacement with dual-phase extraction for dissolved phase VOC removal. This method accelerates contaminant breakdown while maintaining efficient extraction rates. The process is particularly effective for treating chlorinated solvents and other persistent groundwater pollutants.
SOLV-IT Extraction
SOLV-IT uses cosolvents and biosolvents with dual-phase extraction to remove viscous NAPLs. This patented technology targets challenging contaminants like coal tar, creosote, and bunker fuel. The method enhances recovery rates for high-viscosity substances while maintaining environmental safety standards.
Treatability Studies
Our treatability studies evaluate site-specific conditions to optimize remediation strategies. The process includes contaminant analysis, soil composition testing, and technology selection. Each study incorporates findings into our research and development program to improve remediation outcomes.
People
Nick Athens
Co-Founder
Co-founder of EcoVac Services, Nick Athens developed patented SURFAC and SOLV-IT technologies. With 30+ years in environmental remediation, he pioneered innovative approaches to groundwater contamination solutions.
David M. Goodrich
Co-Founder
Co-founder David M. Goodrich, P.G., invented EFR technology while working with major oil companies. His 1988-1995 research established cost-effective LNAPL remediation methods that became industry standards.
Questions
What environmental remediation technologies do you offer?
We offer EFR®, SURFAC®, ISCO-EFR®, and SOLV-IT® technologies for groundwater remediation. Each method addresses specific contamination types while maintaining cost efficiency and environmental sustainability.
How do your remediation costs compare to traditional methods?
Our EFR® technology removes VOCs at $30/gallon, significantly lower than industry averages. Combined with our green remediation approach, this provides 75% lower carbon footprint than conventional methods.
Do you handle government environmental projects?
Yes, we work with Department of Defense contracts and other government agencies. Our team has completed remediation projects at military installations and federal facilities nationwide.
What areas do you service?
We operate in 42 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and international locations. Our mobile remediation units can deploy to petroleum release sites and hazardous waste locations globally.
Can you treat different contaminant types?
Our technologies address gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, solvents, and hazardous waste. From LNAPL/DNAPL removal to chemical oxidation, we handle diverse contamination scenarios with specialized solutions.
