A comprehensive understanding of subsurface conditions is based not only on evaluation of data collected, but through experience in working with multi-media contaminants. Understanding contaminant migration, migration pathways and the possible risks are all important factors in selecting an appropriate action. From metals in soil to petroleum contaminants in groundwater to chlorinated solvents in indoor air, Shield has the range of experience and expertise to provide solutions that work.
Shield's multidisciplinary team of engineers, geologists and scientists will first understand your goals and concerns, then working with you and your team, custom tailor a scope of service that meets your technical requirements and budget.
Shield Engineering was contracted to provide a preliminary scope for investigation of a dry cleaning facility suspected of a solvent release. Shield worked with the business owner, property owner and their attorneys to insure that all activities would be compliant with the North Carolina Dry-Cleaning Solvent Clean-up Act (DSCA). Shield's activities consisted of coring through the interior flooring, collecting soil samples and providing laboratory analytical results consistent with Appendix D Petition for Certification requirements.
Shield's dry cleaning-specific industry experience enabled us to identify the optimum location for collection of the samples. Our approach, working around plant production schedules to minimize curiosity from staff and customers enabled the client to eliminate facility disruption by minimizing the amount of time and money spent collecting the data. Shield was able to complete the project in less than three hours, documenting site conditions satisfactorily with only one sample
