Transportation

• TestAmerica has provided ongoing environmental testing services for a major transportation company since 1982 with sites located throughout the eastern US. A variety of matrices have been evaluated for environmental compliance which include water, soil, waste, complex organic matrices, and air. Routine analytical services include the testing of various matrices for volatile organics, semivolatile organics, metals and wet chemistry parameters for groundwater and surface water monitoring, and waste evaluation programs. Special methodology has been developed to meet unique regulatory compliance concerns, ensuring that minimum reporting levels are achieved despite complex matrix interferences. Data deliverables are customized to meet regulatory and data management needs.

• TestAmerica currently supports a comprehensive remediation effort for a 240-acre rail yard working in conjunction with a major consulting engineering firm. High sample volumes and quick turnaround are required to monitor the extent of impacted groundwater, groundwater treatment effectiveness, soil remediation effectiveness and to keep stockpiles moving. Over 700,000 cubic yards of soil has been excavated to date. Samples are analyzed for 8260, 8270, 8015, Metals, STLC and TCLP parameters. Customized quality assurance plans were developed to address challenging matrix and site conditions. Data reports and electronic deliverables were also customized to address client specific needs.