Site Characterization & Investigation

The site characterization and investigation process often drives the entire evaluation and remedial progression at a site, and can affect site management for years into the future. For this reason, it is critical to manage the investigation process in a manner that maximizes the control of the overall scientific and regulatory process. EarthCon Consultants has extensive experience in managing the site characterization process at a wide range of sites, including those that have no previously collected environmental data. EarthCon’s staff of engineers and scientists have managed site investigations under various state and federal programs, including:

CERCLA (Federal Superfund)
RCRA (permitting and corrective action)
State Superfund/Voluntary Programs (i.e., Georgia HSRA, Tennessee VRP, Illinois SRP, Ohio VAP, Washington MTCA, etc.)
State underground storage tank programs

Depending on regulatory and site conditions, EarthCon scientists and engineers use a variety of strategies to help minimize unnecessary data collection and sampling. We also incorporate phased approaches to ensure that investigations and any possible remedial actions remain focused and cost effective.