PFAS/PFOS Investigation, Sampling & Remediation Services

Total Environmental Concepts (TEC) provides comprehensive PFAS services, including environmental site investigations, regulatory-compliant sampling, and remediation of contaminated soil, groundwater, surface water, and drinking water systems. 

Our team supports federal agencies, airports, municipalities, industrial facilities, and military installations, delivering solutions that comply with EPA, Department of Defense, and state environmental regulations.

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What Are PFAS?

PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances), often called “forever chemicals,” are persistent contaminants that can accumulate in soil, groundwater, and surface water. Common sources of PFAS include:

  • Firefighting foam (AFFF)
  • Industrial manufacturing processes
  • Landfills and waste disposal facilities
  • Chemical processing plants
  • Airports and military installations

Due to their persistence, PFAS contamination requires specialized investigation, sampling, and remediation strategies.

PFAS Environmental Investigation Services

TEC conducts comprehensive site investigations to identify PFAS contamination sources, understand migration pathways, and assess potential risks. Our investigation services include:

  • PFAS Preliminary Site Assessments
  • Phase I Environmental Site Assessments
  • Phase II Environmental Site Assessments
  • AFFF release investigations
  • Source area identification
  • Conceptual Site Model development
  • PFAS plume delineation
  • Environmental risk assessments

These investigations provide the data necessary to design effective remediation strategies and ensure regulatory compliance.

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PFAS Environmental Sampling Services

TEC performs environmental sampling using strict contamination control protocols to ensure accurate, reliable results.

Media Sampled:

  • Groundwater (monitoring wells, direct push, low-flow sampling)
  • Soil and subsurface soil (soil cores, grab samples)
  • Surface water (grab samples, passive samplers)
  • Drinking water
  • Wastewater
  • Sediments and stormwater runoff

Analytical Methods:

  • EPA Method 533
  • EPA Method 537.1
  • Certified laboratories for precise PFAS quantification

Proper sampling is essential to delineate PFAS plumes, identify contamination sources, and guide remediation design.

PFAS Remediation Services

Using data from investigations and sampling, TEC develops targeted remediation strategies for PFAS-contaminated soil, groundwater, and water systems. Our remediation solutions focus on:

  • Removal, containment, or treatment of PFAS in soil and groundwater
  • Wastewater and stormwater PFAS management
  • Drinking water treatment solutions
  • Regulatory-compliant disposal of PFAS-contaminated materials

TEC’s remediation services are designed to mitigate environmental and health risks while meeting the compliance requirements of federal and state agencies.

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TEC’s PFAS Investigation & Remediation Process

TEC follows a structured, step-by-step process to ensure thorough PFAS management:

  1. Site Assessment – Review site history and identify potential PFAS sources.
  2. Environmental Sampling – Collect soil, groundwater, surface water, and drinking water samples.
  3. Laboratory Analysis – Analyze samples using certified PFAS methods.
  4. Contamination Mapping – Define the extent and migration pathways of PFAS contamination.
  5. Remediation Strategy – Design and implement remediation systems to remove or contain PFAS.

This integrated approach ensures that every project is managed efficiently, safely, and in compliance with regulatory requirements.

Industries & Clients Served

TEC provides PFAS investigation, sampling, and remediation services to a wide range of clients:

  • Federal agencies and Department of Defense installations
  • Military bases and aviation facilities
  • Municipal water utilities
  • Industrial facilities and manufacturing plants
  • Landfills and waste management sites
  • Commercial property owners and real estate developers

Why Choose TEC for PFAS Services?

Total Environmental Concepts (TEC) is a trusted leader in PFAS services, providing full-service solutions from investigation and regulatory-compliant sampling to effective remediation. Our experienced team works with federal agencies, municipalities, industrial sites, and military installations, delivering safe, efficient, and compliant solutions. 

Using EPA- and DoD-approved methods, TEC ensures reliable results that protect communities and guide targeted remediation strategies tailored to each site’s unique needs.

PFAS/PFOS Remediation FAQ

  • People can be exposed to PFAS through various pathways. Drinking water from contaminated wells, consuming food grown near PFAS sources, or eating fish and wildlife that have absorbed PFAS are common routes of exposure. Additionally, everyday products like non-stick cookware, water-resistant fabrics, and personal care items may also contribute to PFAS intake.

  • PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are a group of man-made chemicals that have been used in consumer products since the mid-1900s. These chemicals do not occur naturally and are highly resistant to breaking down in the environment. As a result, PFAS have been found in fish, wildlife, and humans around the world, raising concerns about their widespread presence and potential health impacts.

  • The effects of PFAS exposure on human health are still being studied, but research indicates that high levels of PFAS may increase the risk of kidney cancer and other cancers, raise blood pressure, and lead to elevated cholesterol levels, among other health issues.

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