At Bay West, leadership isn’t about watching from the sidelines; sometimes it’s about stepping into the work, shoulder-to-shoulder with the team.
That’s exactly what happened recently when our CEO joined our field crew for PFAS sampling. No spotlight. No ceremony. Just boots (Gore-Tex free) on the ground, sleeves (100% cotton) rolled up, and a genuine commitment to understanding the complexities our teams tackle every day.
Bay West’s CEO joins a field technician to assist with PFAS sampling, reinforcing the importance of precision and shared accountability in the field.
PFAS sampling isn’t routine fieldwork—it’s a high-precision operation where even the smallest variables can compromise results. We’re measuring contamination at the parts per trillion level, which leaves zero room for error. Something as seemingly harmless as wearing the wrong fabric or using the wrong shampoo during a morning shower can introduce contamination. That’s how sensitive the science is.
Our teams follow strict protocols, use specialized equipment, and apply the kind of focus normally reserved for laboratory environments. We’re not just out there taking samples—we’re ensuring data that regulators, communities, and clients can rely on. And when we say “parts per trillion,” we mean it—this is what that level of precision really looks like. That kind of accuracy demands continual refinement, and it’s exactly why being present in the field matters—from our technicians to our leadership.
Suitcase compressor, airlines, and PVC tubing used to decontaminate the PFAS sampling pump—highlighting the precision and care required for ultra-sensitive fieldwork.
Fieldwork and leadership aren’t separate spheres. They inform each other. When our leadership team engages directly with operations, it sharpens our understanding of what’s working, what needs to evolve, and where we can push for better outcomes.
Whether it’s our scientists, field technicians, or CEO when it comes to solving environmental challenges, we’re all in it together.
Preparing stainless steel decontamination trays with tap water to ensure clean equipment during PFAS sampling.
Bay West has been at the forefront of PFAS investigation and mitigation for years. From meticulous sampling and site characterization to treatment system design, pilot testing, and emerging destruction technologies like supercritical water oxidation, we provide end-to-end PFAS solutions grounded in science and executed with precision.
Accurate documentation is critical during PFAS sampling. Every detail—from materials to method—is recorded to ensure data integrity at the parts per trillion level.
