Environmental Risk Assessment

Capabilities

• Bioavailability & Chemical Exposure Assessment

  Exponent helps public and private sector clients characterize the bioavailability of chemicals in the environment and understand chemical absorption and accumulation in soils, sediments, organism tissues, and natural waters.

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• Environmental Assessment of Contaminated Sediments

  In urban environments, many external factors contribute to pollution, making it complicated to effectively evaluate and plan remedial actions for soil and sediment contamination. Exponent's multidisciplinary teams provide a wide range of expertise to help clients manage complex contaminated sediment challenges related to remediation, regulatory requirements, and disputes.

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• Environmental Risk Assessment for Pharmaceuticals & Veterinary Products

  Gaining regulatory approval and meeting product defense requirements for pharmaceutical and veterinary products has become increasingly complex in the U.S. and EU. Exponent conducts environmental risk assessments for pharmaceuticals and veterinary products to evaluate fate and transport properties and develop potential exposure scenarios.

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• Threatened & Endangered Species Assessment

  The push to increase awareness of endangered and threatened species and their vulnerable status represents one of the highest-profile environmental issues of our time. Exponent helps clients understand and navigate state and federal laws and regulations to address issues involving threatened or endangered species and evaluate potential harm to protected populations.

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• Water Quality Assessment & Management

  Evaluating and managing water quality can involve numerous complex issues, including eutrophication, salinization, and pollution. Exponent works with water utilities and agencies, municipalities, industrial clients, and others to assess water quality criteria and standards, often assessing environmental emergency response events.

• Invasive Species Assessment & Management

  Invasive species pose numerous threats to human health, industry, and native wildlife, particularly endangered species. Exponent's experienced ecologists and biologists conduct in-depth invasive species assessments to help restore environments jeopardized by invasive species.

• Harmful Algae Blooms

  Harmful algae blooms (HABs) impact drinking water supplies as well as commercial and recreational fisheries. Exponent's marine ecologists and toxicologists assist clients in many aspects of managing water quality, including HABs and hypoxic events.