Phase II - Environmental Site Assessments

PM Environmental is experienced in designing and completing Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, both in accordance with the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standard for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase II Environmental Site Assessment Process and customized to meet client needs and budgets. The typical objective is to determine whether contamination is present and to characterize the nature of the contaminants. PM Environmental operates our own Model 5400 Geo-Probe, an efficient modern tool accepted by regulators for collecting soil, water, or vapor samples. The Geo-Probe applies both static force and hydraulically-powered percussion hammers to push the specialized sampling tools into the subsurface. This device allows for the collection of discrete, undisturbed soil samples from various depths. The Geo-Probe is often preferred by clients for Phase II Environmental Site Assessments as it leaves a relatively small hole in the surface and investigation derived wastes are minimized – no disruption of the business operation and no unsightly 55-gallon drums of cuttings remain on-site to be disposed.

PM Environmental also operates mobile laboratories equipped with laboratory quality Gas Chromatographs. The mobile labs enable PM Environmental to rapidly assess whether volatile organic contaminants are present without the downtime associated turnaround from remote laboratory facilities. The combination of the Geo-Probe and mobile labs gives PM Environmental the technical capabilities to efficiently and effectively perform Phase II Environmental Site Assessments in a cost and time-effective manner. Both the mobile lab and Geo-Probe are widely accepted by regulatory agencies.

PM Environmental also utilizes non-intrusive subsurface geophysical investigative techniques such as Ground Penetrating Radar and Electromagnetic Surveys to locate potential underground objects such as buried drums, orphan underground storage tanks, septic systems and dry wells. Such approaches minimize disruptions of a site while providing a high degree of confidence as to the presence or absence of such potential sources of contamination.

Our experienced and professional staff of scientists and engineers are well trained and highly qualified to interpret and present the data and results of the field investigations in a clear and easily understood manner that withstands regulatory and legal scrutiny. Our staffing levels and “horizontal” management philosophy result in fast turnaround of reports to assure that our client’s projects are completed within a timely manner.