Providing Direct Push Soil Sampling using a GeoProbe® for Leaking Underground Storage Tank Sites, Property Audits and Remediation Projects

Leaking Underground Storage Tank (LUST) and Environmental Contamination Sites

EMES' GeoProbe® can be utilized for investigations related to sites of environmental contamination covered under Part 201 and Part 213 of Michigan's Natural Resources and Enviromental Protection Act. The GeoProbe® can be used as an investigative tool to evaluate the lateral and vertical extent of a contaminant release to the soil and/or groundwater.  Micro wells may also be installed to evaluate groundwater flow direction and hydraulic gradient.  The information gathered using the EMES GeoProbe® can provide a long range cost savings by maximizing the placement of permanent monitoring wells in addition to decreasing the total number of wells.

EMES' GeoProbe® is a hydraulically powered, percussion/probing machine designed specifically for use in the Environmental Industry.  Our GeoProbe® can perform continuous and discrete soil sampling and is track mounted which provides easy access to sites.

Contaminant Definition

The GeoProbe® uses the direct push sampling technique which is a more cost effective and less intrusive method then conventional auger drilling to evaluate/define the full extent of contaminants in the soil and/or groundwater.

Well Installation

EMES' GeoProbe® can be used for the installation of temporary and permanent wells and piezometers (up to one-inch diameter).

Site Remediation

EMES' GeoProbe® can be used for the installation of soil vapor extraction and air sparge points.  Our GeoProbe® also has the capability to be used for soil gas sampling and remediation injection (Oxygen Releasing Compound or equivalent).

Phase II Environmental Site Assessments

EMES' GeoProbe® can be utilized as a cost effective approach in conducting soil and/or groundwater sampling to evaluate Recognized Environmental Concerns (RECs) for Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESA), audits, and impact studies.  Also, soil gas wells can be installed and sampled to perform vapor encroachment screening in conformance with ASTM E 2600-10 Standard Guide for Vapor Encroachment Screening on Property Involved in Real Estate Transactions.

Baseline Environmental Assessments

EMES' GeoProbe® can be utilized for property transfer environmental assessments.  The primary focus of these studies is to identify the likelihood for existing site contamination or environmental liabilities.

Waste Disposal

Use of the GeoProbe® minimizes waste disposal costs as compared to conventional drilling methods.

Fee Structure

Mobilization...…………………...…….$50.00/hr
Mileage……………...……….….….....$1.95/mile
GeoProbe® Rental……………..……..$400.00/day
GeoProbe® Operator..…………….....$75.00/hr
Consumables and Equipment rentals will be billed at a per unit basis. Free estimates available and discounted rates on multi-event sites.

POINTS TO REMEMBER

•Cost effective and less intrusive sampling technique than conventional auger drilling
•Small track mounted rig is 34 and 1/2 inches wide allowing access to areas where larger rigs can’t go,    even inside buildings
•Use for installation of temporary and permanent wells, piezometers, and soil gas wells
•Use for Installation of soil vapor extraction and air sparge points
•Can be used for soil gas sampling and remediation injection (Oxygen Releasing compounds or    equivalent)
•Minimizes waste disposal costs as compared to conventional drilling methods
•Limited disruption of site activities
•Provides a long range cost savings by maximizing the placement of permanent monitoring wells in    addition to decreasing the total number of wells. This will reduce future costs by minimizing the total    number of sampling points
•Our Operators are 40-hr. OSHA HAZWOPER trained
•Free estimates, and discounted rates are available on multi-event sites