Effective Site Characterization requires experience, knowledge of geology, and an understanding of the nature of the chemicals released. In some instances a site requires multiple drilling events to characterize a release. When hiring the experienced professionals at Partner, you can be assured that the value of the client’s dollar is of utmost concern and that our technical expertise is being applied with this in mind.
Our Subsurface Investigation team is well versed in federal, state and local regulations governing how data is collected and analyzed, and what cleanup levels will be required. Our clients find that because of the accuracy of our Site Characterization services and our knowledge of remedial processes and regulations, our Remedial Cost Estimates are both reasonable and realistic.
Our Site Characterization services include:
The specific steps involved in site characterization will vary depending on the circumstances, but they typically include:
Site characterization may be required in a number of situations, including:
Environmental risks assessed during site characterization may include contamination from hazardous substances (such as heavy metals, petroleum products, or chemicals), presence of pollutants affecting air or water quality, habitat destruction, and risks to human health.
After site characterization is completed, the findings are used to develop appropriate environmental remediation or management plans. These plans may involve cleanup activities, land use planning, monitoring programs, or regulatory compliance measures, depending on the identified risks and goals for the site.
When a site is identified as contaminated, our clients need answers to two vital questions:
We get those answers through Site Characterization. Site Characterization (also called Subsurface Investigation or Site Delineation) is a process which may require the following steps:
During a Site Characterization, the goal of our engineers and geologists is twofold: