Loureiro Contractors, Inc. (LCI) completed lagoon and landfill closure activities 
                                                    for a  wire finishing facility in southern Connecticut. The project included excavation and 
                                               closure of one wastewater infiltration lagoon and two sludge-dewatering lagoons. A total of 
                                          5,700 cubic yards of sludge was excavated and consolidated into the existing, on-site 
                                     sludge-disposal landfill. Following excavation, a total of approximately 18,000 cubic 
                                 yards of backfill were installed to restore and grade the lagoon areas. The sludge-disposal 
                             landfill was closed with an earthen cap consisting of a 6-inch sand layer overlain by an  
                          18-inch thick layer of low-permeability soil in accordance with gradation requirements specified in the
                      Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (CTDEP) Solid Waste Management Regulations. 
                    A smaller, former waste disposal area was similarly closed during this project. This project employed 
                  design criteria for landfill design, soil erosion and sediment control measures in accordance with 
               CTDEP approved closure plans for the facility and methods and practices in the Connecticut 
            Guidelines for Soil Erosion and Sediment Control. In addition, dewatering and storm water management 
           were performed in accorance with CTDEP's General Permit.

      Services provided:
   Following receipt of DEP's and Town's approvals, LCI proceeded with work to close and cap the lagoons and
  landfill/disposal areas. Activities performed by LCI included:
 • Over 37,000 cubic yards of material were handled/placed for  the closure of approximately 6 acres of lagoon 
and landfill areas. Project was completed in three months.
• Lagoons  were dewatered to allow excavation and handling of sludge materials
• Landfill surface restoration was completed with installation of over 110,000 square feet of erosion control materials.
• Soil erosion and sediment control measures were installed including anti-tracing aprons, temporary haul roads, 
silt fence and a stormwater retention/ infiltration basin.
• Temporary mulching was placed to stabilize disturbed slopes.
 • Special plantings were provided to screen landfill areas in the line-of-sight of a nearby residential area. 
  • The facility's existing septic system was upgraded and brought into compliance with State Health Codes.