DFSP San Pedro
Since 1943, the Defense Fuel Supply Point (DFSP) in San Pedro, CA has been utilized to store marine and aviation fuels for many Department of Defense (DoD) agencies. In 2014, the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) placed all storage tanks at the facility on hold, and ultimately cleaned, filled in, and permanently ceased the operations of these storage tanks at DFSP in 2017.
The DLA commissioned in-situ thermal remediation clean up at eight of the bulk field constructed underground storage tanks (BFCUSTs). The following BFCUSTs were treated with their corresponding thermal technology: 4,15,20 with steam-enhanced thermal extraction and 1, 3, 5, 7, 11, 12 with electro-thermally enhanced multi-phase extraction. DLA selected MK to engineer and provide the equipment for two separate treatment systems to run simultaneously, one treatment system for the steam-enhanced thermal extraction remediation and one for the electro-thermally enhanced multi-phase extraction remediation. Both treatment systems utilized dual-phased treatment with 2000-3000 CFM thermal oxidizers and multi-step liquid phase treatment, including but not limited to chemical injection, dissolved air floatation, and air stripping. Over 7 years, MK’s thermal treatment systems have successfully removed ___pounds of mass in the form of petroleum from seven BFCUSTs and is anticipating 57,320 pounds of additional mass from the treatment of the last BFCUST that will be closed out in Q3, 2025.
East Palestine
On February 3, 2023, one of the worst train derailments in modern history occurred in East Palestine, Ohio. 38 cars derailed and burned for multiple days; residents were forced to evacuate for a one-mile radius.
Within days of the incident, MK Environmental was contacted about potential water and air treatment equipment to help with mitigation and cleanup. MK was able to deliver a 100 GPM vinyl chloride water treatment system in less than 2 weeks after the request for equipment. Additionally, MK had a second 100 GPM water treatment system and a 1000 CFM vapor treatment system on standby per client request.
This project was possible and successful due to MK's large fleet of equipment that is ready for use and the clients' trust and experience with MK from previous projects.
