June 28, 2022
Southwest Michigan has been an integral part of Envirologic’s success throughout the 33 years we’ve been in business. It’s not just that our office is headquartered in the vibrant city of Kalamazoo — we are deeply rooted in these communities through our memberships with local organizations and sponsorships of public events and initiatives. Many of
June 23, 2022
We are excited to announce the launch of our new website. The primary purpose for redesigning the site is to provide our clients with improved access to the information they expect from our team of professionals. Additionally, we’ve enhanced and improved many of the webpages our clients visit most often, including our project examples, services,
June 16, 2022
When a contaminated site is located near a surface water body, there is a risk of contaminants in groundwater migrating into a lake or stream. If this is a potential route of conveyance, the Groundwater Surface Water Interface (GSI) pathway is taken into consideration during an exposure pathway evaluation. Since contaminant concentrations in groundwater do
June 8, 2022
Common practice for soil sampling is to collect a discrete sample (soil from a known location and depth) from a few points and compare the analytical data to exposure criteria. In particular situations, discrete sampling is biased and not reproducible. For instance, if a soil sample is analyzed for arsenic and the aliquot of soil
May 31, 2022
The Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) recognizes Envirologic as a “Certified Small Business.” This designation is awarded to small businesses across the state that have fewer than 500 employees, have an annual gross revenue equal to or less than $25,000,000, and are headquartered in Michigan. According to SBAM, a small business certification “offers credibility and opens up
May 24, 2022
During an environmental investigation, contaminant exposure risk is evaluated through several pathways. These exposure pathways include: drinking water, direct contact, groundwater/surface water interface (GSI), and particulate or vapor inhalation. A conceptual site model (CSM), which is used to visualize the various exposure pathways that are applicable to a facility, is constructed through site characterization via
May 13, 2022
On May 12th, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the award of $254 million in Cleanup, Assessment and Revolving Loan Fund Grants to tackle the staggering number of brownfield sites across the country. Nationwide, 265 communities will benefit from these funds. “With today’s announcement, we’re turning blight into might for communities across America,” said
May 12, 2022
A Records Search with Risk Assessment (RSRA), sometimes called a Desktop Review, is one of several products that Envirologic offers to help our clients meet their specific environmental due diligence needs. Alternatives to a RSRA include a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) and an Environmental Transaction Screen, both of which offer different advantages. The
May 10, 2022
An Environmental Transaction Screen may be utilized to meet due diligence needs in certain instances in place of a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) or a Records Search with Risk Assessment (RSRA). A Transaction Screen is a more thorough environmental evaluation than a RSRA; however, similar to a RSRA, a Transaction Screen is not
May 2, 2022
Gas stations were once an important fixture of major intersections, thoroughfares, and rural communities across the United States. Over the past few decades, however, the number of stations has steadily been declining, in part because of decreasing gasoline profit margins and stricter environmental regulations. There was also a need historically for more gas stations as
