Site characterization activities are conducted with the objective of efficiently determining the nature and extent of contamination, in relation to site physiologic conditions, including geology, hydrogeology, and anthropogenic variables to develop a working conceptual model. The conceptual site model is used as a basis for evaluating technically feasible cleanup alternatives for contaminated media which are both consistent with governing regulations and are cost effective.
Limited site characterizations are conducted with the focused directive of obtaining a general understanding of site conditions, and to provide a baseline confirmation of the presence or absence of contamination, and potential naturally occurring background concentrations prior to lease or development of a site.
Our site characterization capabilities are supported and enhanced by our ownership and maintenance of equipment that meets and exceeds industry standards, including: photoionization detectors for monitoring volatile organic vapor concentrations; electronic water level meters and oil/water interface probes for measuring the depth to groundwater, light non-aqueous phase liquid (LNAPL) and dense non-aqueous phase liquid (DNAPL); bladder pump and peristaltic pump groundwater sampling systems; and YSI multi-parameter probe for monitoring geochemical parameters in groundwater or surface water.
