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What is the Lifespan of an Underground Storage Tank? These two tanks were both installed in the 1970s. They had vastly different levels of corrosion. They also had massively different costs to resolve environmental issues!   Modern-day USTs used for Read More

Replace USTs or Switch to Electric?  Here is what you need to know Replace USTs or Switch to Electric? A client said, “My tanks need upgrading, have increasing maintenance costs and will soon be out of warranty. I really do Read More

Most contractors know that it is important to call 811 to get a public utility mark-out. But that type of mark-out is limited to public utilities, in the public right of way.  The majority of underground utilities and subsurface structures Read More

Phase I ESA vs Transaction Screen My lender says I have to perform environmental due diligence to qualify for a loan for purchasing a commercial property. I am told I can do a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (Phase I Read More

COVID-19: 3 Steps for Reopening Schools Schools can reopen successfully by addressing COVID-19 health issues in a scientific and pragmatic way. Effective communication of protective measures, health metrics and safety related information is key to addressing employee, student and parent Read More

COVID-19: Expert Tips for Reopening Your Business Now In order to successfully reopen your business, you may need to demonstrate that you are addressing COVID-19 health issues in a scientific and pragmatic way. In this article I will outline procedures Read More

Spill entered storm drain and discharged into creek When I get a call about what a customer should do about an oil or gasoline spill my first impulse is to say “it depends.”  Then I ask: How much spilled and Read More

Do you have a property with an old underground storage tank (UST) where there might an issue with soil and groundwater contamination? Perhaps you have a documented spill? Maybe you already have a letter from a regulator telling you to Read More

Buying a Commercial Property that has a Well: 7 FAQs Have you identified a commercial property for purchase but are concerned because it has a potable water well? If so, welcome to the club! Most commercial or industrial properties are Read More