What Are Monitoring Wells and How Are They Used in Environmental Investigations?
Monitoring wells are installed into the groundwater table below sites that may be environmentally impacted from releases of petroleum products or chemicals. Monitoring wells are typically constructed of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or stainless steel. The specific design...
NYS Brownfield Cleanup Program Amendments
The New York State Brownfield Cleanup Program (NYSBCP) has been a means to encourage the cleanup and redevelopment of privately owned sites across the state in an effort to promote the revitalization of economically and environmentally blighted areas. The benefit of...
Environmental Database Management System vs. Microsoft Access
There is no way you can conduct an effective environmental site investigation without well-organized data that’s readily available. Anything less and you face frustrating delays and potentially costly mistakes caused by your system’s inherent inefficiencies. Unless...
Phase I Site Assessment Checklist for Real Estate
There’s no surprise worse than discovering the property you just purchased is contaminated with some sort of hazardous waste. Conducting a Phase I site assessment can help warn you of unpleasant and potentially very costly problems before you purchase commercial real...