Phase II - Subsurface Investigations

At times, the Phase I assessment may indicate a concern or potential for concern for environmental impact to a property; in such cases a subsurface investigation (Phase II) may be recommended. Such investigations consist of sampling of soil, water, or vapors in order to identify the existence of any subsurface impact.

As part of a Phase II investigation Andersen Environmental will: 

• Develop scope of work and methodology
• Perform Soil, groundwater, and vapor sampling, as necessary. Confirming or refuting the existence of a suspect environmental hazard on the property
• Installation of wells for continuous groundwater monitoring
• Quantifying the extent, if any, of the environmental hazard 
• Work within local; regulatory standards and guidelines
• Interpret data and provide conclusions and recommendations
• Reports are signed by a state certified Geologist
• Develop a cost-effective remediation plan, if necessary.

Types of areas that are sampled:

• Sampling of contents from tanks, drums, and sumps
• Sampling of areas which have had or are likely to have had past spills
• Liquid and sediment sampling in ponds, ditches, and streams
• Soil vapor studies to screen for potential releases
• Suspected areas of undocumented fill
• Tank leakage testing

Other Phase II Related Services:

• Geophysical Survey to attempt to identify existing or past UST locations
• Soil Vapor Studies to determine the potential for indoor vapor intrusion