What Does Your Soil Look Like?
Contamination is not always visible to the naked eye.
A perfect landscape could be masking years of pollution or unknown leakage. Sometimes there are warning signs––dark staining, visibly polluted groundwater or tainted soil––but oftentimes there are none. These hidden issues could prove detrimental to a property sale or redevelopment.
Ensuring the environmental health of your property requires an in-depth, expert investigation. Researching historical records and interviewing property personnel to find recognized environmental conditions (RECs) are only the start.
Digging Below the Surface
A deeper, phase II investigation is critical. Drilling down into potential RECs, GHP’s team can confirm contaminations, pinpoint their sources, and customize solutions designed to support legal compliance and responsible environmental stewardship. This was the case for one developer when GHP discovered their property once housed a railroad after referencing historic maps––ultimately unearthing extensive fuel contamination.
There’s no one size fits all solution. From capping a former industrial site polluted by years of chemical spillage to removing contaminated sediment along a property line, GHP tailors each solution to a client’s individual environmental concern.
Do You Have an Underground Storage Tank?
If so, you may be standing on a hidden REC. Underground tank leaks often go unnoticed––contaminating the surrounding environment. If installed before the 1990s, your property’s aging metal tank may be prone to corrosion or malfunction. With many property owners now choosing fiberglass above-ground tanks for decreased liability and enhanced accessibility, it may be time to reassess your options.
How to Reach Us
From paperwork to testing to substance removal, GHP’s team of industrial hygienists, forensic professionals, and environmental experts are passionate about remedying your environmental concerns.
If you’d like to start a conversation, GHP’s Senior Project Manager Bobby Kenner would love to connect at BKenner@ghp1.com or 615-254-8500.
