Groundwater is one of Idaho’s most important natural resources. Unfortunately, due to different human activities, such as commerce, agriculture, and mining, the quality of our groundwater is at risk. Chemical contamination of well water potentially makes it toxic and unsuitable for human consumption. Groundwater contamination Idaho Falls can be caused by leaking underground storage tanks, a poorly-managed waste disposal site as well as agricultural pesticides and fertilizers from our farms leaching into the soil to the water table. Likewise, common spill-related incidents such as vehicle and railroad accidents, accidental releases from tanks, fueling systems, and industrial facilities can also contaminate our groundwater.
A groundwater investigation can test for industrial chemicals such as benzene, toluene, xylene, poly-aromatic hydrocarbons, and ethylbenzene. Heavy metals will also be detected, as well as biological contamination caused by fecal coliforms and enterococci.
The first step is a Phase 1 Environmental Assessment Idaho Falls and this includes a detailed on-site property inspection as well as in-depth research of the information and records concerning the property. Property records and other public documents may disclose environmental hazards associated with the property. Further investigation might be needed if groundwater contamination Idaho Falls is detected. A Phase II Environmental Assessment Idaho Falls focuses on a specific contaminant identified by the Phase I study. However, a Phase II Environmental Assessment is only necessary when an environmental contaminant is identified by the Phase I study.
Rocky Mountain Environmental Associates Inc. has engaged in many projects involving water quality analysis. They have nearly three decades of experience with water quality throughout the region. They have a large assortment of both surface and groundwater sampling and in-field analysis equipment, including a variety of pumps and water quality meters that can measure water pH, temperature, ORP and conductivity, dissolved oxygen, water level meters, and pressure transducers.
It’s important to realize that Rocky Mountain Environmental Associates Inc. has served Idaho Falls, eastern Idaho, and the Western Wyoming region since 1991. In fact, Rocky Mountain Environmental Associates Inc. has provided detailed assessments of groundwater contamination caused by spills and has offered spill response and cleanup services for more than 25 years. They take their environmental responsibility to the Northern Rockies region seriously.
