Understanding the condition of soil and groundwater at your property is important for managing environmental risks and aligning with regulatory requirements. Whether you need a Phase II Environmental Site Assessment (ESA), pre-excavation waste characterization, remediation planning or other type of soil and groundwater assessment, a trusted partner can help you make an informed decision for how to proceed.
Soil and Groundwater Assessments
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Understanding the condition of soil and groundwater at your property is important for managing environmental risks and aligning with regulatory requirements. Whether you need a Phase II Environmental Site Assessment (ESA), pre-excavation waste characterization, remediation planning or other type of soil and groundwater assessment, a trusted partner can help you make an informed decision for how to proceed.
Why ECS for soil and groundwater assessment services
ECS offers a comprehensive suite of soil and groundwater assessments designed to identify potential environmental hazards and provide you with actionable insights. Our team of professionals has deep knowledge of soil and groundwater assessments, regulatory requirements and remediation strategies. Local teams can tap into the power of our national network of offices to help you get reliable results and navigate the complexities of environmental regulations.
Benefits of proactive assessment
Conducting soil and groundwater assessments proactively offer a variety of benefits, including meeting environmental regulations as well as avoiding fines, legal liabilities and project delays. Where relevant, it also helps with an organization’s EMS system, such as ISO14001, for organizational compliance obligations beyond legal requirements.
This risk management helps mitigate hazards before they impact your project, property value or future use of the property. Engaging with a trusted advisor can help you proceed with excavation, construction or redevelopment while also protecting local ecosystems and water resources.
Our soil and groundwater assessment services support a variety of industries and projects, including:
- Real estate and property development.
- Construction and excavation.
- Manufacturing and industrial operations.
- Oil and gas exploration.
- Agriculture and land management.
- Government and municipal projects.
- Brownfield redevelopment.
- Environmental due diligence.
Phase II ESA
If a Phase I ESA identifies potential contamination, a Phase II ESA is the next step. We conduct soil, groundwater and vapor intrusion sampling to confirm the presence of contaminants and assess the extent of environmental impact. Our Phase II ESA reports provide detailed findings and recommendations for remediation or further evaluation.
Pre-excavation waste characterization
Before excavation or construction activities, it’s important to understand the nature of the soil and groundwater at your site. We conduct in-depth sampling and analysis to characterize waste materials, to identify correct and compliant disposal practices and establish waste streams and quantities. This process helps you avoid costly delays and environmental liabilities.
Soil sampling and analysis
We provide comprehensive soil sampling and analysis services to detect contaminants such as volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds (VOCs and SVOCs), heavy metals, petroleum hydrocarbons, pesticides, Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), pesticides/herbicides and more. Our experts help you understand the results and develop strategies for remediation or risk management.
Groundwater monitoring
Initial groundwater assessment for key parameters (VOCs, SVOCs, metals, petroleum hydrocarbons, pesticides/herbicides, PFAS and more ) and regular monitoring of groundwater is needed for tracking the presence and movement of contaminants over time. Our groundwater monitoring services include sampling, analysis and reporting, helping you maintain compliance with local, state and federal regulations.
Vapor intrusion assessment
We evaluate the potential for vapor intrusion, where volatile chemicals from contaminated soil or groundwater migrate into indoor air spaces. Our assessments help protect building occupants and help owners become compliant with environmental standards.
Remediation planning and support
If contamination is identified, we offer remediation planning services to help you develop and implement effective strategies for soil and groundwater sanitation, supporting the goal of creating a safe and compliant site.
Why ECS for soil and groundwater assessment services
ECS offers a comprehensive suite of soil and groundwater assessments designed to identify potential environmental hazards and provide you with actionable insights. Our team of professionals has deep knowledge of soil and groundwater assessments, regulatory requirements and remediation strategies. Local teams can tap into the power of our national network of offices to help you get reliable results and navigate the complexities of environmental regulations.
Benefits of proactive assessment
Conducting soil and groundwater assessments proactively offer a variety of benefits, including meeting environmental regulations as well as avoiding fines, legal liabilities and project delays. Where relevant, it also helps with an organization’s EMS system, such as ISO14001, for organizational compliance obligations beyond legal requirements.
This risk management helps mitigate hazards before they impact your project, property value or future use of the property. Engaging with a trusted advisor can help you proceed with excavation, construction or redevelopment while also protecting local ecosystems and water resources.
Our soil and groundwater assessment services support a variety of industries and projects, including:
- Real estate and property development.
- Construction and excavation.
- Manufacturing and industrial operations.
- Oil and gas exploration.
- Agriculture and land management.
- Government and municipal projects.
- Brownfield redevelopment.
- Environmental due diligence.
Phase II ESA
If a Phase I ESA identifies potential contamination, a Phase II ESA is the next step. We conduct soil, groundwater and vapor intrusion sampling to confirm the presence of contaminants and assess the extent of environmental impact. Our Phase II ESA reports provide detailed findings and recommendations for remediation or further evaluation.
Pre-excavation waste characterization
Before excavation or construction activities, it’s important to understand the nature of the soil and groundwater at your site. We conduct in-depth sampling and analysis to characterize waste materials, to identify correct and compliant disposal practices and establish waste streams and quantities. This process helps you avoid costly delays and environmental liabilities.
Soil sampling and analysis
We provide comprehensive soil sampling and analysis services to detect contaminants such as volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds (VOCs and SVOCs), heavy metals, petroleum hydrocarbons, pesticides, Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), pesticides/herbicides and more. Our experts help you understand the results and develop strategies for remediation or risk management.
Groundwater monitoring
Initial groundwater assessment for key parameters (VOCs, SVOCs, metals, petroleum hydrocarbons, pesticides/herbicides, PFAS and more ) and regular monitoring of groundwater is needed for tracking the presence and movement of contaminants over time. Our groundwater monitoring services include sampling, analysis and reporting, helping you maintain compliance with local, state and federal regulations.
Vapor intrusion assessment
We evaluate the potential for vapor intrusion, where volatile chemicals from contaminated soil or groundwater migrate into indoor air spaces. Our assessments help protect building occupants and help owners become compliant with environmental standards.
Remediation planning and support
If contamination is identified, we offer remediation planning services to help you develop and implement effective strategies for soil and groundwater sanitation, supporting the goal of creating a safe and compliant site.
Additional ECS remediation services
ECS is dedicated to delivering soil and groundwater assessments that offer data-based recommendations for reliable results and to help you navigate the complexities of environmental regulations with confidence.
ECS is dedicated to delivering soil and groundwater assessments that offer data-based recommendations for reliable results and to help you navigate the complexities of environmental regulations with confidence.