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Carolina Zuri, E.I.T., QISP

Carolina Zuri, E.I.T., QISP
Consultant

Carolina Zuri, E.I.T., QISP

Consultant

Ms. Carolina Zuri is an environmental engineer and project manager specializing in groundwater and sediment remediation, potable water treatment, industrial stormwater compliance, cost estimating, data interpretation, and fluvial geomorphology. She has more than 10 years of experience focused on evaluating impacts on natural surface water and groundwater systems and on designing hydraulic models, restoration projects, and remediation actions to improve the quality of aquifers and aquatic ecosystems, also through forensic analysis. As a Qualified Industrial Stormwater Practitioner, she provides support for compliance with the current Industrial General Permit, improving existing best manag...

Ms. Carolina Zuri is an environmental engineer and project manager specializing in groundwater and sediment remediation, potable water treatment, industrial stormwater compliance, cost estimating, data interpretation, and fluvial geomorphology. She has more than 10 years of experience focused on evaluating impacts on natural surface water and groundwater systems and on designing hydraulic models, restoration projects, and remediation actions to improve the quality of aquifers and aquatic ecosystems, also through forensic analysis. As a Qualified Industrial Stormwater Practitioner, she provides support for compliance with the current Industrial General Permit, improving existing best management practices (BMPs), designing new, advanced BMPs, and helping clients manage communications with local regulators and agencies. Ms. Zuri also provides support for the review of state and federal laws, rules, and regulations to evaluate applicable environmental policies for projects related to NEPA and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Ms. Zuri is also part of the leadership committee of the nonprofit organization Women in Environment’s Bay Area chapter and chair of the Mentoring Committee of the organization.

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Remedial Design

Chlorinated Solvent Cleanup Site, South San Francisco, California Provided support for the pre-design investigation at a site containing a dissolved-phase chlorinated solvent plume underlying multiple properties, to fill existing delineation and hydrogeologic data gaps and refine the conceptual site model. Supported the in situ enhanced reductive dechlorination (ERD) design and the remedial action plan for the site.
Former Dry Cleaner Site, Northern California Project manager for ongoing monitoring and remediation of volatile organic compound (VOC) contamination, under Regional Board oversight. Helped develop the in situ ERD design and prepare and submit regulatory documentation.

Litigation Support

Litigation Support, PFAS Water Treatment and Site Remediation Complaint, City of Stuart, Florida Team leader for the evaluation of a claim regarding the occurrence and mitigation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in groundwater, including potable groundwater supplies (City of Stuart, Florida v. 3M Company et al., MDL 2:18-mn-2873-RMG, Case No. 2:18-cv-03487-RMG, U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina, Charleston Division). Work included extensive document and data review, evaluation of existing conventional treatment system, design, and cost opinion for installation and operation of additional long-term potable water treatment systems. Ongoing matter.
PFAS Treatment Litigation Support, Hopatcong, New Jersey Team leader for the resolution of claims associated with PFAS occurrence in multiple potable groundwater supply wells (Borough of Hopatcong v. 3M Company et al., Case 2:20-cv-12551-CCC-JBC, U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey). Work includes document and data review, evaluation of current well system, design and cost estimate to install and operate long-term potable water wellhead treatment systems and associated infrastructure, and preparation of an expert report. Ongoing matter.
PFAS Treatment Litigation Support, Gadsden, Alabama Provided support to the team for the evaluation of claims regarding the occurrence and mitigation of PFAS in surface drinking water supplies (The Water Works and Sewer Board of the City of Gadsden v. 3M Company et al., Case No. 31-CV-2016-900676.00, Superior Court of Etowah County, Alabama). Worked on data analysis, development of cost opinions for installation and operation of long-term potable water treatment systems, and preparation of an expert report on the matter. Settled matter.
Litigation Support Related to Fate and Transport of Contaminants, Superfund Site, Mountain View, California Project manager for response to EPA claim of historical chlorinated solvent releases to groundwater from sanitary sewers. Conducted a review of engineering reports and as-built drawings to develop a sewer timeline since 1960s, historical sewer forensic geochemical analyses, hydrogeologic analysis, and focused PRP identification. The results of the investigation and analyses demonstrated that hot spots purported to be from sewer leakage in the 1960s were from other chlorinated solvent sources and newly identified PRPs. Ongoing matter.
Litigation Support, Potable Water Treatment Claims, Fresno County, California, Confidential Client Project manager for resolution of claims in five cases involving occurrence of 1,2,3 trichloropropane (1,2,3-TCP) in potable groundwater supply wells (e.g., Del Rey Community Services District vs. The Dow Chemical Company, et al., Case No. CGC-12-522921, Superior Court of the State of California in and for the County of San Francisco). Work included evaluation, design, and cost opinions for installation and operation of long-term potable water wellhead treatment systems and associated infrastructure and claims. Settled matters.
Litigation Support, Potable Water Treatment Claims, Atwater, California, Confidential Clients Project manager for resolution of a claim associated with occurrence of 1,2,3-TCP in potable groundwater supply wells (City of Atwater v. Shell Oil Company et al., Case No. SCVSS 120627, Superior Court of the State of California for the County of San Bernardino). Work similar to Fresno County cases. Settled matter.
Litigation Support, Potable Water Treatment Claims, Tulare County, California, Confidential Clients Project manager for resolution of claims in seven cases involving the occurrence of 1,2,3-TCP in potable groundwater supply wells (City of Dinuba vs. The Dow Chemical Company et al., Case No. CGC–17-561379, Superior Court of the State of California in and for the County of San Francisco). Retention scope similar to Fresno County cases. Settled matter.
Litigation Support, Cement Plant, Seattle, Washington, Confidential Client Project manager for evaluation of sediment remediation cost estimates to support potential settlement under tolling agreement. Worked on forensic analysis of historical sediment accumulation, and on an independent cost estimate for use in expert report to compare with plaintiff and insurer estimates. Case resolved.

Environmental Impact Assessment

CEQA Review for Piers 39–45 Remediation Project, San Francisco, California Worked on an addendum to an initial study/mitigated negative declaration for CEQA review for remediation of PAH-contaminated sediments in the intertidal and subtidal areas near Pier 39–45 in San Francisco Bay. Specific areas of environmental analysis and review include transportation, geology and hydrogeology, and water quality studies for incorporation into the CEQA document.

Modeling

Stanislaus River Floodplain Inundation Model Critique, California Collected data; created a hydrologic model using SMS and SRH-2D modeling software. Built a geographic information system to develop a floodplain habitat model to correlate flows and inundated areas
Modeling Review of Salinas River Stream Maintenance Program (SMP) Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR), Salinas, California Assisted The Nature Conservancy (TNC) in reviewing the existing Hydrologic Engineering Center river analysis system (HEC-RAS) model of the Salinas Valley to evaluate the SMP draft EIR. Developed a 2-dimensional hydrodynamic model of the valley to design an approach for TNC to assess floodplain reconnection alternatives for combined flood risk reduction and restoration.
Hydrodynamics and Sediment Transport Model Comparison for Toce River and Pallanza Bay, Lago Maggiore, Italy Reviewed the existing environmental fluid dynamics code (EFDC) model of the area and updated the model based on most recent data. Assisted with interpreting the field hydrodynamic and sediment transport measurements data with the EFDC model results. Helped compare EFDC model results with the results of Stanford University’s updated, unstructured, nonhydrostatic terrain-following, adaptive Navier-Stokes simulator (SUNTANS) model of Pallanza Bay.

Data Analysis

Ardenwood Creek Flood Protection and Restoration Project, Newark, California Analyzed topographic data and determined areas where available data were poor or nonexistent. Performed extensive data collection of topography and bathymetry within relevant channels of the project area and in the surrounding floodplain. Supported the design phase of three Ardenwood Creek reaches and mitigation wetlands; provided drawings and 3-dimensional surface renderings using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
San Gregorio Large Woody Debris Design Alternatives, San Gregorio, California Assisted in developing a HEC-RAS 1-dimensional hydraulic model to identify typical channel depths and velocities, for design of large woody debris structure alternatives for fish-rearing habitat opportunities. Provided technical AutoCAD Civil 3D drawings of the structures.
Yellowjacket Creek Fish Passage Restoration, Sonoma County, California A historical water diversion structure created an impassable barrier over the past several decades. In close coordination with National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fisheries staff, provided strategic planning and fish passage design expertise to restore access for sensitive salmonids to several miles of Yellowjacket Creek. Collected topographic survey data, participated in the design of a structure to restore hydraulic conditions suitable for juvenile and adult salmonid passage, and produced AutoCAD 3-dimensional surface renderings and detailed drawings.
Fish Creek Fish Passage Project, Humboldt, California Reviewed the fish passage guidelines for adult and juvenile salmonids to support the design a single-bay box culvert with a structure that allows for improved fish passage. Produced AutoCAD structural drawings with 3-dimensional surface renderings, profiles, and detail layouts.
Geomorphological Evaluation of Redwood Creek, Sonoma Valley, California Performed field analyses (cross sections, longitudinal profile, and pebble counts) to determine the river processes and the reasons for failure of some preexisting restoration projects, which led to the construction of artificial structures in the riverbed and their destruction by the river itself.
Sacramento–San Joaquin System Reoperation Study, California Analyzed hydrologic model run output data to help identify potential options for reoperation of the state’s flood control and water supply system, to meet water supply reliability standards, reduce flood hazard, and protect and restore ecosystems. Based on Bay-Delta and Central Valley ecosystem studies, developed a number of custom metrics (using the Palantir Metropolis platform) to evaluate the effects that the available model scenarios predicted for the most common Central Valley animal and plant species. Suggested different scenarios based on preliminary results.
Bay Delta Conservation Plan Review, California Using Palantir Metropolis, organized and manipulated output data from the California Department of Water Resources CalSim model (with different alternatives for the State Water Project and Central Valley Project), to help panel members compare modeling results and assist them in formulating assumptions and conclusions.

Contaminated Sediments

Mission Bay Ferry Landing Project, San Francisco, California Supported the design of an engineered cap to address contaminated sediments at a ferry terminal. Assisted with AutoCAD drawings, specifications, and costing.

Stormwater Management

Stormwater Compliance Support to Sawmill Compliance Group, Northern California Project manager for a compliance group of sawmills in northern California. Provided support as QISP to each member of the group. Updated each individual Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), reviewed monitoring results, and prepared appropriate documentation for compliance on the California Water Board’s Stormwater Multiple Application and Report Tracking System (SMARTS) throughout the stormwater year.
Stormwater Permit Compliance Audit and Recommendations, Davenport, California Provided support for an audit of stormwater improvements at an operating sawmill to bring it into compliance with California’s Industrial General Permit. Examined stormwater flow patterns, stormwater discharge locations, areas of industrial activity, and potential stormwater pollutant source areas at the facility. Developed a list of recommended, new and modified, stormwater BMPs.
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