Petroleum Contamination

Managing Petroleum Contamination Efficiently

When a petroleum release is reported, regulatory agencies typically require an investigation involving soil, groundwater, and soil vapor sampling to assess the extent of the release and any potential risks to nearby homes, wells, waterways, or utilities. Bay West can often secure closure by demonstrating there’s no threat to human health or the environment, with many future costs potentially eligible for state-funded reimbursement. As a Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) preferred contractor for over 30 years, we leverage our relationships to coordinate with regulators from the start, defining the most efficient and cost-effective scope of work. Early collaboration not only streamlines the investigation but also simplifies reimbursement through the Minnesota Department of Commerce Petrofund program, helping clients recover funds quickly.

Bay West is ready to provide:

  • Experienced environmental investigation services specific to petroleum-contaminated sites: We have performed hundreds of petroleum release investigations with regulatory agencies over the past 20 years and are extremely familiar with various regulatory guidelines these investigations are required to follow.
  • Money-saving consulting services: It is possible that you do not need to perform a standard scope of work established by the regulatory agency but instead can perform a non-standard scope of work that requires less drilling and is therefore less expensive. We can help identify the appropriate scope based on your unique site.
  • Reimbursement application preparation: We have decades of experience completing successful state-specific reimbursement applications. We can help reduce your out-of-pocket costs.

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