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Soil Sampling

Underground Tank Soil Sampling Services in Portland

Immediate Preliminary Results and Official Lab Results Within 24 Hours of a Soil Test

Soil Samples Determine if an Underground Tank Has Released Hazardous Material Into the Environment. 

Soil sampling is often requested by a purchaser of a property when an underground heating oil tank is present and has not been decommissioned under the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ) Heating Oil Tank (HOT) Program.

ODEQ Compliance

Soil samples are taken in an effort to determine whether a tank has released heating oil to the surrounding soil. Soil sampling procedures are defined by DEQ regulations, which dictate the sample depth and location, collection method, handling, and laboratory analysis. Please keep in mind that clean soil samples do not guarantee that a tank has not leaked. The ODEQ requires that any site with a confirmed release of heating oil be reported to them within 72 hours. If heating oil release is found, we can offer several cleanup and remediation options.

Environmental Sampling

Testing Soil, Groundwater, Soil Gas, and Ambient Air for the Presence of Contaminations that may Impact Our Human Health and/or Our Environment

From residential Heating Oil Tanks (HOT) buried next to your homes to Gasoline Stations and Auto Repair Shops, Dry Cleaners, Commercial Facilities, Industrial Facilities and more, Environmental Works (EW) is ready to partner with you to determine if there is Environmental Issue on your property.

Examples of Environmental Issue Causes could include:

  • Leaks from a Buried Heating Oil Tank
  • Leaks from an Above-Ground Heating Oil Tank
  • Drips and Drops of Petroleum Products and Other Chemicals onto the Ground
  • Accidental Spills of Petroleum Products and Other Chemicals onto the Ground
  • Poor Management Practices for Handling Petroleum Products and Other Chemicals
  • And, many more.

The most direct way to determine if there is an Environmental Issue is to collect soil, groundwater, soil gas, and/or ambient air samples in select areas of concern; and have these samples analyzed and quantified by a Certified Laboratory to determine if there are chemicals present in the ground and if they are harmful for our family, friends, co-workers, customers, community, and the environment.

Environmental Works meets and exceeds all Federal, State, Tribal, Local and Community regulatory requirements and industry standards. 

Environmental Works provides sampling services utilizing various sampling methods that will be the most cost effective, least intrusive, and tailored specifically to your property. 

Examples of Sampling Methods could include:

  • Grab Soil Sampling
  • Composite Soil Sampling
  • Grab Groundwater Sampling
  • Low-Flow Groundwater Sampling
  • Subsurface Soil Gas Sampling
  • Ambient Air Soil Gas Sampling
  • Manual Hand-Auger Drilling
  • Manual Direct Push-Probe Drilling
  • Mobilization of Various Types of Drill Rigs (i.e. Geo-Probe, Sonic, Auger, Core Drill) 
  • And, many more.

What Other Environmental Services Can We Help You With?

  • Excavation and Removal of Contaminated Soil and Other Materials
  • Excavation, Hauling, and Proper Disposal of Contaminated Soils and Other Materials
  • Removal and Proper Disposal of Liquid Petroleum Products and Other Chemicals
  • Disposal Permitting
  • Petroleum Product Recycling
  • Metal Recycling
  • Remedial Options
    • Passive and/or Active Soil Gas Extraction Systems
    • Groundwater Extraction and Disposal
    • Others
  • Institutional Options
    • Property Deed Restrictions
    • Institutional Controls
    • Best Management Practices
    • Others

Our environmental sampling team offers customers free estimates and same-day services whenever possible. Give us a call at (503) 809-2772 today to get started!

Happy Customers in Your Neighborhood

Hear From Our Past Customers

    “Highly recommend. Thank you!”
    “Tim came out for our job that included clearing a drain that directs runoff from our driveway. It turned out to be more complicated than anticipated but Tim persevered, even crawling under the deck to get a better take on the situation. Definitely apprecia”
    - Matthew S.
    “5 Stars”
    “Both the managing and the on-site staff who actually installed the radon mitigation system were easy to work with. Specifically, I found them to be easy to communicate with and that they listened to my concerns.”
    - Diedra C.
    “Very Professional and Flexible!”
    “We were pleased with the way our mitigation system turned out. Our home proved to be somewhat of a challenging one to put in a system in a way that was acceptable to us. The crew worked hard to make it all work out well.”
    - Sheri S.
    “Thank you, from a very satisfied customer!”
    “Environmental Iron Works responded to my request for help the same day. Issue was resolved that day by Joel & Jacob. I appreciate Steve & Colby coordinating this last minute request on a Friday afternoon. Very professional, speedy response for help”
    - Michelle K.
    “Excellent Service!”
    “This company is great! The lady who took my call listened and made the decision as we planned what to do next. Jeff was prompt, professional, and knowledgeable and told me exactly what I needed to know.”
    - Lynn L.
    “Pleasure Doing Business & Highly Recommended”
    “I had the pleasure of working with Dave and others from Environmental Works. Integrity, professionalism, and detail-oriented every step of the way. They were able to work with my budget and time windows, a project completed by the book.”
    - Nick W.
    “Great Service All Around”
    “Em came out to do a sewer scope, she was early and called to see if she could get started early. She was professional, friendly, and thorough. She even researched our city’s code after the scope to let us know an issue would not be our responsibility”
    - Danielle M.
    “Hunter was absolutely amazing to work with! Very professionally handled my unique situation making sure to cover every angle and make sure it was done right and under warranty. Drew did an awesome job with the repair work…got it done right and so fast.”
    - Kyle P.
    “Loved working with Environmental Works! They are professional, easy to work with, and are always on time! Price is very good too! I will definitely recommend them to any homeowner.”
    - Jane B.

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