SUBSURFACE INVESTIGATION & PHASE II SITE ASSESSMENT
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Subsurface investigation and Phase II site assessment which are important processes that can provide several benefits. Here are three benefits of these processes:
Identification of Contamination
Subsurface investigation and Phase II site assessment can help identify the presence and extent of contamination in the soil and groundwater. This information is critical in developing an effective remediation plan to remove the contaminants and restore the site.
Compliance with Environmental Regulations
Conducting subsurface investigation and Phase II site assessment is often required by environmental regulations. By complying with these regulations, you can avoid costly penalties and legal issues.
Protection of Public Health and the Environment
By identifying and cleaning up contaminated soil and groundwater, subsurface investigation and Phase II site assessment helps protect public health and the environment.
Phase II Site Assessments
When a Phase I Assessment identifies a potential contamination risk which should be investigated in greater depth, Fulcrum will perform a Phase II Environmental Site Assessment Report. The Phase II Environmental Site Assessment is used to confirm the presence of hazardous materials on a subject property, helping protect a potential buyer, lender, investor, or other interested party on the transaction from environmental liability. Each property is unique and requires specific sampling and laboratory analysis, based upon the issue identified. Some of the tests that may be performed include:
Surficial soil and water samples
Subsurface soil borings
Groundwater monitoring well installation, sampling, and analysis (may be appropriate on neighboring properties as well to determine the presence of contamination)
Drum sampling (if any were left on the property)
Sampling of dry wells, floor drains and catch basins
Transformer/capacitor sampling for Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs)
Geophysical testing for buried tanks and drums
Testing of underground storage tanks
Depending on the results of the samples, Fulcrum’s Phase II Environmental Site Assessment will outline additional site investigation needs, and potential remedial actions that may be required to clean up the property.
Fulcrum understands that hiring a firm with insufficient experience or training can only compound your risk if it fails to provide you with accurate data, so we pride ourselves in providing the highest quality work in the marketplace.
Site Characterization
Site Characterization Reports provide clients a set of site-specific activities designed to identify and understand contaminants and contaminant sources at a site. Fulcrum provides clients Site Characterization Reports to help ensure adequate and appropriate information is available to support selection and implementation of remedial actions. Site Characterization Reports are designed at the level of detail which is commensurate with the complexity of the site and/or release in question. The process involves:
Data and information gathering
Development of a Site Conceptual Model
Preparation of a Site Characterization Work Plan
Fulcrum works with clients, lenders, and property buyers to ensure our Site Characterization Reports the information necessary to understand the property in question.
Groundwater Monitoring and Sampling
Assessments of groundwater quality and quantity are often necessary to address public health concerns, help communities, industries, individuals, and ecosystems meet their water needs, and ensure the sustainability of this resource. Oftentimes Groundwater Monitoring is necessitated by the discovery of a contaminant which may be entering a water source. In need of some assistance monitoring your groundwater? Contact one of Fulcrum’s experts to see how we can assist your needs.
Geophysical Evaluations
Fulcrum performs Geophysical Evaluations to help organizations develop maps of parcels which identify areas favorable for the accumulation of hydrocarbons. In a Geophysical Evaluation, Fulcrum will analyze Geological and Geophysical surveys and technical information to develop a basic knowledge of the geologic history of an area and its effects on hydrocarbon or strategic/critical minerals generation, distribution, and accumulation within the planning area. This analysis enables Fulcrum to provide a report mapping hydrocarbon probabilities for clients.
