Oil Removal & Remediation
Window Gang’s powder is designed to reduce the binding capacity of grease and oil on concrete and asphalt through the use of our cleaning agents and micro-organisms. Through the process of two chemical reactions, our solutions emulsify and chemically deactivate contaminants leaving your facilities clean with consistent use. Since the product is a dry powder, it also protects and conditions the concrete and asphalt. The next drop of oil from a leaking car is immediately attacked by the product instead of soaking into your facility. Stain reduction as well as immediate visual satisfaction are added benefits of the product that cannot be accomplished with pressure washing.
Oil Removal Regulations
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is becoming more stringent with companies who do not follow the correct procedures when dealing with the environment. The Laws and Regulations of discharging waste water into the storm drains have become stricter. Storm drains are owned by the City, so every City must approve of the discharge of water. All storm drains lead to State rivers and creeks, therefore, the EPA and the State have the final say and jurisdiction.
- In most states, if you are going to wash any parking lots with water, you must file with the State for a permit that allows you to let the discharge enter into the storm drain.
- You must keep accurate records and have your waste water tested at a laboratory on a monthly basis.
- In order to stay within compliance with the EPA, 100% of waste water needs to be captured before entering the storm drain and removed to a treatment facility.
Visit the EPA website for more information.
Bio-remediation
Bio-remediation is a process that uses naturally occurring micro-organisms to transform harmful substances to non-toxic compounds. Micro-organisms, like all living organisms, need carbon, energy, and nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphate and trace metals to survive. Many species of soil bacteria, for example, use petroleum hydrocarbons as a food/energy source, transforming them into harmless substances consisting mainly of carbon dioxide, water and fatty acids.
Bio-remediation harnesses this natural process by promoting the growth of microbes that can effectively degrade specific contaminants (e.g., petroleum and food based oil and grease) and convert them to non-toxic products.
Advantages of Bio-remediation:
- An ecologically sound, natural process: The residues from the biological treatment are usually harmless products (such as carbon dioxide, water and fatty acids.)
- Instead of merely transferring contaminants from one environmental medium to another (e.g., from water to storm drains), bio-remediation destroys the target chemicals.
- Bio-remediation is usually less expensive than other technologies that are often used to clean up hazardous waste (e.g. petroleum and food based oil and grease.)
Our concrete and asphalt removal crews provide service beyond your expectations:
- We are comprehensively insured and bonded and carry workers' compensation on all employees.
- All of the chemicals we use are environmentally safe, biodegradable and approved by OSHA.
- All crews carry material safety data sheets on each chemical, protecting all parties.
- All employees are uniformed and all trucks are clearly marked with our logo.
- Our employees are extensively trained in job safety and follow all OSHA and EPA guidelines.
Our service is dependable and of first-rate quality. References and proof of insurance are available upon request. Estimates, of course, are free.
We offer window cleansing, pressure washing, gutter cleaning, blind restoration & chimney sweep services, as well as a wide array of cleaning products. Contact us or find your local Window Gang office today.
