Higgins Environmental Associates Inc

Innovative water quality solutions and environmental remediation services.

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About the firm

Higgins Environmental Associates Inc specializes in solving environmental concerns posed by cyanobacteria and harmful algae using patented A-Pod Technology, alongside providing assessment and remediation design for oil and hazardous material impacts to soil, sediment, surface water, and groundwater.

Established
1999
Team
Micro
Firm type
Environmental Engineering · Water / Wastewater Engineering

Capabilities

Hazardous Materials and Site Remediation

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Delivers licensed site professional and consulting capabilities for managing chemical and fuel releases.

  • Environmental Site Assessment

    Evaluates soil, sediment, surface water, and groundwater to identify oil and hazardous material impacts.

  • Remediation System Design

    Develops engineered systems and mitigation strategies to clean up contaminated soil and water resources.

  • Technical Oversight and Senior Review

    Provides expert quality assurance, regulatory compliance checks, and field oversight during remediation activities.

Water Quality and Algae Management

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Mitigates ecological and health risks in freshwater and estuarine water bodies.

  • Harmful Algae Bloom Mitigation

    Assesses and reduces ecological and health risks posed by toxic benthic and pelagic cyanobacteria.

  • Algae Harvesting Technology

    Utilizes patented A-Pod passive and active harvesting technology to permanently remove nuisance algae, cyanotoxins, and nutrients.

Industries

Environmental & Remediation · Water Resources

Projects

White Pond EcoRestoration

Concord, MA · Water Resources · 2025

Project details

Implemented A-Pod technology for the passive harvesting of cyanobacteria, tree pollen, and excess nutrients, restoring water clarity in Concord, Massachusetts.

Upper Green Pond Proof of Concept

Newbury, MA · Water Resources

Project details

Demonstrated passive harvesting of cyanobacteria using A-Pod technology to verify remediation capabilities in Upper Green Pond.