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Petroleum Vapor Intrusion
Vapor intrusion occurs when vapor-phase volatile organic compounds migrate from sub-surface sources into overlying buildings. One type of vapor intrusion is Petroleum Vapor Intrusion, or PVI. This occurs when petroleum hydrocarbon vapors from gasoline or light distillate fuels, such as diesel or kerosene fuel enter a building. Hydrocarbon vapors entering indoor spaces can pose two threats; first, an immediate safety concern from potential explosive levels of methane or petroleum vapors and a longer term concern from the possible adverse health effects from inhalation exposure to toxic or carcinogenic hydrocarbons.
Alpha Analytical has a wealth of experience in the US and abroad in providing high quality Air Testing data in the support of decision making associated with petroleum sites. We offer a wide range of testing capabilities for Ambient and Indoor air, Sub-surface vapors, soil gas surveys and sub-slab samples, and extended hydrocarbon analysis to assist in site characterization.
Superior, intelligent data management systems coupled with the most sophisticated sampling media available in the industry today, makes Alpha Analytical the smartest choice to efficiently execute and manage your data with confidence.
Whether in the investigative phase, collecting soil gas or sub-slab samples, or performing confirmatory sampling that need definitive ambient and indoor air data, Alpha Analytical has the products and services to support your challenging Petroleum Vapor Intrusion investigations.