Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Contact soil remediation companies to determine the extent of contamination

There are plenty of businesses in the world that want your business of remediating your soil. But how do you know which one is best for your business? It depends on your business's needs. How much damage does your soil have? How quickly do you need the soil back to normal? What is your budget? The best way to get answers is to contact soil remediation companies, and ask them these questions.

I recommend: Code Environmental Services, Inc., founded in 1989, is a full-service environmental soil remediation company that can help with any sort of environmental or hazardous waste influx in your soil and groundwater. Another company to consider is Thermal Remediation Services Inc., who can remediate soil and groundwater impacted by volatile compounds and other contaminants.

Keep things ecological by hiring an environmental soil remediation company

Just because you opt to go with an environmentally-friendly company doesn't mean you lose out on any quality service. Using what's available around you, such as air and clean water, can be beneficial to your bottom dollar. You don't need to eliminate chemicals by using other chemicals.

I recommend: IMT, Innovative Manufacturing Technology, can eliminate heavy toxins such as arsenic and heavy metal from groundwater. No chemicals are required to use its soil remediation services. Soil vapor extraction systems are a featured product at Universal Blower Pac, Inc. The system uses an air/water separator, water ejection pump, air shutdown system and final filtration to eliminate soil and groundwater contamination.

Purchase soil remediation extras

Don't forget to add other soil remediation equipment such as fully-assembled buildings and oxidizers. Having the necessary equipment on-hand can not only save time, but if you know you need these vital pieces of machinery, you can do your research and find the lowest prices.

I recommend: Fliteway Technologies, Inc. sells groundwater remediation buildings that are fitted with either aluminum or vinyl siding. The buildings can withstand 120 mph winds. They also offer sliding-panel groundwater remediation buildings with removable aluminum wall panels. If money is an issue, IMT allows you to rent their soil remediation equipment instead of purchasing it. Among its selections are mobile air strippers, water sealers and catalytic oxidizers. Baker Furnace, Inc. sells thermal oxidizers that have been used on more than 500 installations across the country.

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  The two types of soil remediation involve off-site and on-site cleanups. On-site cleanups are cheaper, although off-site can be more thorough since you remove the contaminated soil from the current location permanently.
• •  Test your soil for such contaminated materials as lead and arsenic weeks or months before you plan to build or construct. Check with your state to determine its soil remediation standard--the EPA has its own standards on the maximum level of these two metals, but you need to comply with your state's standards as well.