Environmental Services in Parkersburg, WV

The region's history of chemical manufacturing, oil and gas activity, and heavy industry means the historical research component of a Phase I — records review, aerial photograph analysis, and regulatory database searches conducted under ASTM E1527-21 — often returns a longer list of recognized environmental conditions requiring careful evaluation than is typical for less industrialized markets. That finding shapes how we document conclusions and whether a Phase II is warranted.

Under ASTM E1527-21, aboveground and underground storage tanks are a standard inquiry category. If the historical review identifies past tank use, that constitutes a recognized environmental condition. Depending on available records of removal and closure, a Phase II involving soil borings and laboratory analysis of soil or groundwater samples is commonly recommended before closing to define actual conditions rather than relying on document review alone.

The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection administers voluntary remediation and brownfield programs that can affect how assessment findings are reported and what cleanup standards apply. Early coordination with WVDEP is relevant for any site entering a voluntary program. We document site conditions to a standard that supports regulatory submittals, but project owners should engage legal counsel on program enrollment requirements specific to their transaction or redevelopment structure.

Field work in Parkersburg is dispatched through the Charleston, WV regional hub, about 64 miles away. Laboratory testing is performed in Sugar Land, TX under chain of custody, or in a mobile laboratory mobilized to large Parkersburg projects.

Field sampling and testing in Parkersburg are performed by our ACI- and NICET-certified technicians. Environmental engineering and professional services are delivered with professionals licensed in West Virginia, coordinated under one proposal.