Tioga Environmental Consultants services

Navigating complex federal and state regulations for environmental compliance is a demanding task. But non-compliance can be costly - and even a matter of survival - to the environment, to businesses, and to people. Rest assured. Tioga’s regulatory specialists are quite accustomed to working in highly regulated industries - developing permits, reports, and sustainable-monitoring programs. We’re routinely involved with all areas of environmental compliance (air pollution, hazardous waste, wastewater, waste minimization, EPCRA, etc.). And no environmental program is complete without customized preparedness documents (EMS, Emergency Response, SPCC, SWPPP, etc.) that protect your facility and the environment as required by law.

Almost every commercial real estate transaction requires a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA). This is the first step to identifying potential issues and informing the purchase process. Occasionally, additional subsurface investigations (Phase II assessments) are necessary to fully characterize the risks of a site. Tioga understands our role in protecting property investments by minimizing exposure to environmental liability. Our environmental professionals offer you extensive experience in conducting ESAs on all types of properties using the ASTM Phase I and II standards.

Industrial and commercial facilities (gas stations, for example) can release contaminants into the environment. These contaminants can seep into the ground, or be carried by rainwater to the groundwater. Other contaminants can be trapped in the soil, becoming sources of even more groundwater contamination. When you need detailed information about what’s in your soil or groundwater, team up with Tioga. We can take soil-boring or augered samples, install and sample from monitoring wells, and help identify risk associated with the property. We have the tools and knowhow to meet all regulatory and guidance requirements for properly sampling soil and groundwater.

Until the late 1970’s, homes, schools, and commercial buildings all used lead-based paint. As this paint ages, it generates lead dust. If ingested, this dust can cause anemia, learning disabilities, hearing loss, behavioral changes, and other health-compromised conditions. That’s why federal and state regulations were put into place to protect us all.

The air you breathe can have a surprising impact on your well-being. It can even lead to serious health issues. Improper ventilation, mold, carbon monoxide, radon, or pollutants from building materials can all be culprits. Until you test the air, you won’t know if it contains these airborne contaminants.

In 1988, the EPA banned the manufacture of most building materials that contain asbestos. But many of these products remained in inventories, available for sale into the early 1990s. As a result, many buildings still contain these materials. Could asbestos be affecting the health and well-being of the occupants and maintenance staff of your property? Do you have a renovation coming up and want to be prepared with an asbestos survey?  Contact Tioga’s experts for help. Since asbestos issues are well known, we often conduct inspections after hours to minimize unwarranted concern.