Phase 1 Groundwater Monitoring

Professional Groundwater Monitoring Services

Phase 1 groundwater monitoring establishes critical baseline water quality data for properties and facilities. This initial assessment phase is essential for identifying existing conditions, detecting potential contamination sources, and establishing a monitoring framework that protects both environmental and financial interests. Our team uses state-of-the-art equipment and EPA-approved methodologies to deliver accurate, defensible results.

Whether required for regulatory compliance, property transactions, or proactive environmental management, our groundwater monitoring services provide the data and analysis needed to make informed decisions about property use, development, and remediation strategies.

Comprehensive Monitoring Parameters

• Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) analysis
• Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds (SVOCs)
• Heavy metals and trace elements
• Petroleum hydrocarbons and BTEX compounds
• Nutrients (nitrogen, phosphorus compounds)
• Field parameters (pH, dissolved oxygen, conductivity, temperature)
• Pesticides and herbicides
• Emerging contaminants including PFAS compounds

Our Phase 1 Monitoring Process

• Site Assessment: Review historical land use and identify potential contamination sources
• Monitoring Plan Development: Design sampling protocols specific to site conditions
• Well Network Evaluation: Assess existing wells or plan new monitoring locations
• Baseline Sampling: Collect representative samples using low-flow techniques
• Laboratory Analysis: Partner with certified labs for accurate results
• Data Validation: Quality assurance review of all analytical results
• Reporting: Comprehensive reports with interpretation and recommendations
• Regulatory Coordination: Interface with agencies as required

Applications and Industries Served

Phase 1 groundwater monitoring is crucial for various applications across multiple industries:

• Industrial facilities requiring baseline monitoring
• Commercial properties with underground storage tanks
• Landfills and waste management facilities
• Agricultural operations and concentrated animal feeding operations
• Mining and mineral extraction sites
• Petroleum storage and distribution facilities
• Manufacturing plants and chemical processing facilities

Regulatory Compliance Support

Our Phase 1 monitoring services ensure compliance with federal and state regulations:

• RCRA groundwater monitoring requirements
• NPDES permit compliance monitoring
• Florida DEP Chapter 62-520 groundwater standards
• EPA Safe Drinking Water Act requirements
• Underground Injection Control (UIC) program monitoring
• Brownfield site assessment requirements
• Solid waste facility monitoring regulations
• Risk-based corrective action (RBCA) protocols

Advanced Monitoring Technologies

• Low-flow sampling techniques for representative results
• Multi-parameter water quality probes
• Quality assurance/quality control protocols
• Chain of custody documentation systems

Benefits of Professional Phase 1 Monitoring

Early detection through Phase 1 groundwater monitoring can save millions in cleanup costs and protect human health and the environment. Benefits include:

• Establish baseline conditions before operations begin
• Early detection of contamination minimizes remediation costs
• Demonstrate regulatory compliance and due diligence
• Protect against third-party liability claims
• Support property value and insurability
• Enable data-driven environmental management decisions
• Build stakeholder confidence and community trust
• Create legal documentation for future reference