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Environmental &
Soil Science Services

Pennsylvania-licensed soil scientists and environmental consultants providing comprehensive services for land development, regulatory compliance, and environmental assessment.

01

Soil Inventory & Mapping

Comprehensive soil classification and mapping is the foundation of sound land use planning in Pennsylvania. Our licensed soil scientists conduct detailed field investigations to characterize soil profiles, identify restrictive horizons, and produce site-specific soil maps that meet PA DEP and local municipal requirements.

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Key Benefits

  • NRCS-compliant soil classification and description
  • Identification of limiting layers for system placement
  • Site-specific soil maps for permit applications
  • Seasonal high water table determination
  • Soil permeability and hydraulic conductivity analysis

Our Process

  1. 1.Site reconnaissance and background research
  2. 2.Field soil borings and profile descriptions
  3. 3.Laboratory analysis where required
  4. 4.Mapping and report preparation
  5. 5.Regulatory submission support
02

Sewage System Planning

On-lot sewage system design requires thorough understanding of soil conditions, site geometry, and Pennsylvania Act 537 requirements. We provide complete sewage planning services from initial soil testing through final permit submission to the local sewage enforcement officer (SEO).

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Key Benefits

  • Percolation and deep probe testing per PA regulations
  • System location and sizing determination
  • Coordination with local SEOs and PA DEP
  • Alternative system evaluation for marginal sites
  • Repair and replacement planning for existing systems

Our Process

  1. 1.Soil profile and perc test program
  2. 2.Site suitability determination
  3. 3.System type selection and design
  4. 4.SEO coordination and permit preparation
  5. 5.Installation oversight if required
03

Stormwater Infiltration Analysis

Pennsylvania Chapter 102 and local stormwater ordinances require detailed hydrogeologic analysis to support Best Management Practice (BMP) design. Our infiltration analysis services provide the soil and geologic data needed to properly size and locate stormwater BMPs.

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Key Benefits

  • Chapter 102 NPDES permit support
  • Infiltration rate testing (Philip-Dunne, double-ring)
  • Seasonal high water table and bedrock determination
  • BMP suitability and sizing recommendations
  • Post-construction compliance monitoring

Our Process

  1. 1.Background geologic and soil research
  2. 2.Field infiltration testing program
  3. 3.Groundwater monitoring if required
  4. 4.BMP suitability report preparation
  5. 5.Engineer coordination and permit support
04

Wetland Delineation

Accurate wetland delineation is critical for any land development project in Pennsylvania. Our scientists use the Army Corps of Engineers Regional Supplement for the Eastern Mountains and Piedmont to identify and delineate jurisdictional wetlands, providing defensible boundaries for Section 404 permitting.

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Key Benefits

  • ACOE Eastern Mountains Regional Supplement methodology
  • Jurisdictional determination coordination with ACOE
  • PA Chapter 105 waterway and wetland permit support
  • Wetland impact assessment and mitigation planning
  • Wetland buffer and setback determination

Our Process

  1. 1.Desktop review of NRCS, NWI, and topographic data
  2. 2.Field delineation using three-parameter method
  3. 3.Flagging and GPS survey of wetland boundaries
  4. 4.Delineation report and ACOE data forms
  5. 5.Jurisdictional determination request coordination
05

Environmental Assessments

Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) are essential for property transactions, financing, and due diligence. Our assessments follow ASTM E1527-21 standards and provide lenders, buyers, and developers with thorough evaluation of recognized environmental conditions (RECs).

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Key Benefits

  • ASTM E1527-21 Phase I ESA compliance
  • Lender-acceptable report format and documentation
  • Historical research, regulatory database review
  • Phase II intrusive investigation when warranted
  • Remediation oversight and risk assessment

Our Process

  1. 1.Regulatory database and historical records review
  2. 2.Site reconnaissance and interviews
  3. 3.Phase I ESA report preparation
  4. 4.Phase II sampling if RECs identified
  5. 5.Regulatory coordination if contamination found
06

Land Development Consulting

Successful land development in Pennsylvania requires early-stage environmental and soil science input to avoid costly surprises. We provide feasibility assessments, due diligence support, and full project consulting from initial site evaluation through final regulatory approval.

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Key Benefits

  • Pre-purchase environmental and soil feasibility
  • Coordination with engineers, surveyors, and planners
  • Regulatory agency pre-application meetings
  • Comprehensive environmental constraints mapping
  • Project timeline and risk assessment

Our Process

  1. 1.Site feasibility and constraints assessment
  2. 2.Environmental and regulatory review
  3. 3.Agency coordination and pre-application
  4. 4.Permit application preparation
  5. 5.Construction phase oversight if needed
07

Hydrogeology Services

Understanding groundwater conditions is essential for sewage system placement, stormwater management, and environmental compliance. Our hydrogeologic services include groundwater monitoring, aquifer characterization, and well siting for residential and commercial applications.

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Key Benefits

  • Seasonal high water table monitoring programs
  • Groundwater flow direction and gradient analysis
  • Water supply well siting and yield evaluation
  • Aquifer test analysis and reporting
  • Groundwater contamination assessment

Our Process

  1. 1.Background hydrogeologic research
  2. 2.Monitoring well installation if required
  3. 3.Groundwater sampling and analysis
  4. 4.Hydrogeologic report preparation
  5. 5.Regulatory submission and coordination
08

Septic System Consulting

Existing septic system failures and malfunctions require prompt professional evaluation. We provide diagnostic assessments, repair options analysis, and replacement system planning for residential and commercial on-lot systems throughout Pennsylvania.

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Key Benefits

  • System malfunction diagnosis and cause identification
  • Replacement system siting on constrained lots
  • Alternative technology evaluation
  • SEO and PA DEP coordination for repairs
  • Expert opinion for real estate transactions

Our Process

  1. 1.System inspection and soil evaluation
  2. 2.Failure cause determination
  3. 3.Repair or replacement option analysis
  4. 4.Permit preparation and SEO coordination
  5. 5.Installation observation if required
09

Environmental Permitting

Navigating Pennsylvania environmental permits requires knowledge of PA DEP, Army Corps of Engineers, and local regulatory requirements. We provide permit preparation, agency coordination, and application management for the full range of environmental permits needed for land development.

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Key Benefits

  • PA Chapter 102 (Erosion & Sediment) permits
  • PA Chapter 105 (Waterways & Wetlands) permits
  • Section 404 Army Corps of Engineers permits
  • Act 537 sewage planning and approval
  • NPDES stormwater permits

Our Process

  1. 1.Permit requirement determination
  2. 2.Pre-application agency meetings
  3. 3.Application preparation and submission
  4. 4.Agency comment response and negotiation
  5. 5.Permit condition compliance support
10

Expert Testimony & Site Inspections

Our licensed soil scientists and environmental consultants provide qualified expert testimony for zoning hearings, environmental appeals, litigation support, and regulatory proceedings. We offer objective, science-based professional opinions grounded in field investigation.

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Key Benefits

  • Qualified expert witness testimony
  • Zoning hearing board appearances
  • Environmental litigation support
  • Peer review of competing consultants' reports
  • Neutral third-party site evaluations

Our Process

  1. 1.Case review and site investigation
  2. 2.Expert report preparation
  3. 3.Deposition preparation if required
  4. 4.Hearing or trial testimony
  5. 5.Post-proceeding follow-up support

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