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Navigate Environmental Risks with Comprehensive Due Diligence

Make informed decisions and protect your investments with Bay West’s environmental due diligence services. Understanding and managing environmental risks is crucial in the complex landscape of property transactions and development projects. Our due diligence process provides a detailed assessment of potential environmental liabilities, ensuring you have all the information needed to proceed with confidence.

Our due diligence services include:

  • Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs): We conduct comprehensive evaluations to identify potential contamination and environmental liabilities through historical research in compliance with ASTM E1527-21 and E2247-16.
  • Phase II ESAs: We conduct ESAs to evaluate potential contamination associated with current and past land uses including collection of soil, groundwater, soil vapor, sediment, and surface water samples. This includes interpreting results, comparing results to applicable regulatory standards, and providing conclusions and recommendations.
  • Regulated Materials Surveys: We evaluate the presence of regulated substances like asbestos, lead, and polychlorinated biphenyls to ensure safety and compliance.
  • Client Input and Communication: We guide clients through appropriate state and federal regulatory programs and assist in obtaining regulatory approval of environmental management strategies, remedy implementation, and environmental liability assurances.
  • Regulatory Compliance Audits: We verify that our clients are following environmental laws and regulations, minimizing the risk of penalties and legal issues.
  • Risk Management Strategies: We offer guidance on mitigating identified risks, from remediation plans to negotiating liability terms in transactions.
  • PFAS Environmental Due Diligence and Brownfield Redevelopment: The final rule on two PFAS compounds’ Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) designation has put perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) on equal footing with other hazardous substances under CERCLA/Superfund rules. The designation requires due diligence assessments to evaluate the potential for PFAS use as part of a standard Phase I environmental site assessment. Bay West’s real estate due diligence and brownfield services are here to help you evaluate current and past property uses, including those associated with industries that have been linked to PFAS applications in their processes.

All Recent Experience

Transforming a Hazardous Property: Bay West Cleans Up Auto Salvage Yard

Bay West took on the challenge of cleaning up a cluttered and hazardous property at a former auto salvage yard. Our team worked diligently to clear away piles of debris, scrap metal, and dangerous materials, ensuring the site was restored safely and efficiently.
  • Minnesota
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A New Era in Underground Tank Cleanup: Introducing Bay West’s Aquatic Drones

Bay West faced the unique challenge of cleaning up a diesel spill in an underground storage tank (UST) containing 2.3 million gallons of glycol solution. Bay West’s innovative solution not only saved time and money, but also ensured the safety of staff as the drone operators worked safely above ground.
  • Minnesota
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PFAS Destruction Using Supercritical Water Oxidation

In partnership with General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS), Bay West is exploring the viability and cost-efficiency of using supercritical water oxidation (SCWO) for treating per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Tests achieved a remarkable 99.94% reduction in PFAS highlighting SCWO’s potential for effective PFAS destruction.
  • California
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Eglin AFB Munitions Investigation and Removal

Bay West conducts munitions investigation and removal at Eglin Air Force Base, allowing the site to be continuously utilized for training. Bay West collaborated with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and other state and federal agencies to provide military munitions support.
  • Florida
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Recent Insights

Biofilm Mediated Destruction of PFAS in Groundwater receives LCCMR recommendation for funding from the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund

Bay West is proud to announce our latest project, The Biofilm Mediated Destruction of PFAS in Groundwater, has been selected by the LCCMR for funding consideration. This project focuses on harnessing natural biofilm processes to eliminate harmful PFAS contaminants from groundwater, offering a sustainable solution to this critical environmental challenge.
  • 09/17/2024
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Did Your PFAS Sampler Shower This Morning?

The Complexities of Sampling for PFAS: How Bay West Ensures Accuracy and Avoids Cross-Contamination
  • 08/21/2024
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What Does 4 Parts Per Trillion Look Like?

The EPA has set the maximum contaminant level for PFOA and PFOS at 4 parts per trillion. These 'forever chemicals' are part of the PFAS group and can accumulate over time in the environment and the human body, posing significant health and environmental risks.
  • 08/05/2024
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Celebrating 50 Years of Environmental Excellence at Bay West LLC – A Letter from the CEO

Bay West has been at the forefront of solving our clients' environmental challenges for 50 years now!
  • 06/25/2024
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Bay West Pioneers Military Site PFAS Destruction in Collaboration with General Atomics

Bay West embarks on a groundbreaking venture in collaboration with General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) to lead innovative, applied research on eliminating per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) at Department of Defense (DoD) sites.
  • 05/31/2024
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New PFAS Rules: What it Means for You

In April 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced two new rules, the first-ever national standard for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) compounds in drinking water and the designation of two PFAS compounds as Superfund hazardous substances.
  • 05/23/2024
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