Mr. Brian Oram

bfenviro@ptd.net


Field Training Geosciences and Soil Science

Founder- Expertise in inorganic and microbiological analysis and quality control and quality assurance programs, hydrogeology, product development, and citizen outreach programs . Mr. Oram has over 15+ years experience in water quality analysis, soil science, geology, watershed management, well construction, groundwater and data interpretation and is a licensed Professional Geologist. Mr. Oram has a Master of Science in Environmental Pollution Control for The Pennsylvania State University and a BS degree from Wilkes University.  Main research interests include: land-based wastewater disposal, stormwater best management practices using bioretention/infiltration systems, drinking water treatment systems

Recent Completed Training and Certifications in
1. Licensed Well Driller - Pennsylvania.
2. Ground Source - Heating and Cooling

Active Research and Research Interests


1. Development of treatment technologies for water and wastewater.
2. Evaluation and development of portable water treatment systems.
3. Evaluation of potable water storage systems.
4. Land-based wastewater disposal and water reuse and stormwater management and BMP selection.
5. Biomass energy systems and mine land reclamation.
6. Carbon Sequestering through soil development, reforestation, and subsurface storage.
7. Phosphate / Arsenic Removal and Control
8. Natural Gas Well Design / Construction and Private Well Construction
9. Chemical Finger prints for tracking non-point source pollution.
10. Using Mine Water for "Green" and "Sustainable" Heating and Cooling Systems.

Training
1. Developing training courses in land-based wastewater disposal, soil morphology, stormwater management, and hydric soils.
2. Facilitating Training Courses for LEED-AP, Green Associate, and other
Green "Building", Sustainability, and Green Design.
3.Training Courses to Meet Continuing Education Requirements for Pennsylvania and other state certification of registered professionals (Engineers, Surveyors, Geologists, and others)