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Racine County, Wisconsin
Environmental Services in Racine County, WI
Environmental site assessments and construction-phase environmental support that keep transactions and projects moving without surprises. Racine County is covered on a project basis through our Chicago, IL regional hub.
- Dispatched from
- Chicago, IL regional hub (59 mi) · project-based staffing
- Lead time
- Scheduled by phone or proposal; lead time confirmed when the scope is set
- Laboratory
- Sugar Land, TX laboratory under chain of custody, or a mobile laboratory for large projects
- Reporting
- Reviewed and issued under a documented quality system; formatted for owner, engineer, and building-official review
- Serving
- Racine County, WI — Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay
- Coverage
- Wisconsin statewide · 27 regional hubs
- Technicians
- ACI- and NICET-certified field staff; licensed professionals in Wisconsin
- Call us
- (346) 420-5425
Scope
Environmental services in Racine County
- Phase I Environmental Site Assessments for acquisitions and refinancing
- Phase II subsurface sampling when a Phase I identifies recognized environmental conditions
- Construction stormwater support: SWPPP compliance inspections
- Soil management screening for export and import of fill material
Full scope, standards list, and pricing basis: Environmental Services.
Local conditions
Environmental conditions in Racine County
Racine County sits at the intersection of Lake Michigan shoreline development, active industrial corridors along the I-94 corridor, and a legacy of heavy manufacturing that stretches back more than a century. That history creates real environmental liability exposure for anyone acquiring, financing, or redeveloping property here. Brownfield conversions, infill commercial sites, and industrial-to-residential transitions are common project types in the county, and each carries its own risk profile. Our environmental services team provides Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, as well as construction-phase environmental support, to keep transactions and active projects moving on schedule. Coverage for Racine County is dispatched through our Chicago regional hub, approximately 59 miles away. Scheduling is project-based; contact us early in your transaction timeline to confirm availability and turnaround expectations. Every assessment is conducted under a documented quality system to support lender, regulatory, and due-diligence requirements.
Racine County soils commonly include glacially deposited clays and silts that can act as low-permeability barriers, influencing how released contaminants migrate—or accumulate—near the surface. Lake Michigan's proximity and the county's cold, wet winters are factors worth addressing early when planning field investigation schedules, as frozen ground and saturated conditions can affect soil boring access and sampling logistics.
FAQ · Racine County
How does Racine County's glacial soil profile affect a Phase II investigation scope?
Glacially deposited clays and silts common to Racine County can limit vertical contaminant migration while allowing lateral spread along more permeable sand lenses. A Phase II scope developed under ASTM E1903 should account for this stratigraphy when selecting boring depths and locations. Soil borings, groundwater monitoring well placement, and laboratory analytical suites should reflect the site-specific lithology rather than a generic grid pattern.
What Wisconsin DNR requirements intersect with a Phase II ESA in Racine County?
Wisconsin's Spills Law (Wis. Stat. § 292.11) establishes reporting obligations when a hazardous substance is discharged. If Phase II sampling confirms a release above Wisconsin DNR enforcement standards, voluntary party liability exemption programs or responsible party response requirements may apply. Your environmental professional should be familiar with WDNR's Bureau of Remediation and Redevelopment tracking database before finalizing the investigation approach.
Can you support environmental oversight during active construction on a Racine County brownfield site?
Yes. Construction-phase environmental support typically includes soil management observation, documentation of unexpected finds (often called 'surprises in the field'), and coordination with the project team when conditions deviate from the remedial action plan. This work helps contractors comply with any WDNR-approved remedial design documents and provides a defensible record if site conditions are later questioned by regulators or future buyers.
Which office covers environmental in Racine County, WI?
Field work in Racine County is dispatched through the Chicago, IL regional hub, about 59 miles away. Laboratory testing is performed in Sugar Land, TX under chain of custody, or in a mobile laboratory mobilized to large Racine County projects.
Are the technicians you send to Racine County certified?
Field sampling and testing in Racine County are performed by our ACI- and NICET-certified technicians. Environmental engineering and professional services are delivered with professionals licensed in Wisconsin, coordinated under one proposal.
Scheduling & proposals
Need environmental services in Racine County?
Call to schedule a technician, or send project documents for a written proposal.