Understanding PFAS in Soil and Subsoil
PFAS has become a standard component of many soil investigations. Whether it involves a preliminary soil investigation, earthmoving, site redevelopment, or remediation, understanding the presence of PFAS is essential for assessing risks and complying with laws and regulations.
Normec performs PFAS analyses on soil and subsoil samples for government agencies, contractors, consulting firms, industry, and project developers. Thanks to reliable analyses and low detection limits, you’ll quickly have access to the data needed for environmental assessments, permit applications, and project decisions.
What are PFAS?
PFAS is a collective term for thousands of fluorinated substances that, due to their water-, grease-, and dirt-repellent properties, have been used for many years in industrial processes and consumer products.
These substances hardly degrade in the environment and can accumulate in soil, groundwater, and surface water. That is why PFAS are increasingly being investigated in environmental projects and soil remediation programs.
PFAS Testing for Soil Projects
PFAS analyses are conducted for a wide range of applications, including:
- Preliminary soil investigations
- Detailed soil investigation
- Earthmoving
- Soil batch testing
- Site redevelopment
- Remediation projects
- Industrial sites
- Permitting and environmental processes
A PFAS analysis provides insight into the presence and concentrations of PFAS in soil. This information forms the basis for further assessment, risk management, and decision-making.
Reliable PFAS Analyses
Normec analyzes soil samples for a broad spectrum of PFAS compounds. Our laboratories have the expertise and analytical techniques to reliably detect PFAS at low concentration levels.
The results can be used for:
- Compliance with applicable laws and regulations
- Assessing soil quality
- Risk assessments
- Soil excavation and reuse
- Remediation issues
- Environmental reports
By combining specialized knowledge with reliable analyses, you’ll receive results that are immediately applicable to your project.
For whom do we conduct PFAS analyses?
Our PFAS studies support, among others:
- Government agencies
- Environmental agencies
- Engineering and consulting firms
- Contractors
- Industry
- Project developers
- Earthmoving companies
- Property owners
We work with you to determine the right research strategy and interpret the analysis results.
Why choose Normec?
- Specialized expertise in PFAS testing
- Reliable analyses with low detection limits
- Support for soil testing and earthmoving
- Clear reports and expert interpretation
- Experience with complex environmental issues
Informed decisions in soil investigation and earthmoving
The presence of PFAS can impact earthmoving, soil reuse, permitting processes, and remediation measures. By gaining early insight into PFAS concentrations, you can avoid delays and have the information needed to make informed decisions.
This allows you to lay a solid foundation for the efficient execution of your project.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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PFAS testing is often conducted as part of preliminary soil investigations, detailed soil investigations, earthmoving projects, remediation efforts, and redevelopment projects.
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Yes. The presence of PFAS can determine the options for soil reuse, transport, and processing.
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Depending on the research question and applicable regulations, various PFAS compounds and PFAS sums may be analyzed.
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Low detection limits make it possible to reliably detect PFAS even at very low concentrations, which is important for compliance with laws and regulations.
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Yes. In addition to PFAS testing, Normec also performs analyses for metals, organic contaminants, leaching parameters, and other environmental substances, among other things.