Roux Associates was retained by a major food manufacturing company to conduct an in-depth, pre-purchase site investigation of a 40-acre property containing a vacant manufacturing facility in Indiana.  The initial phase of the investigation consisted of a site historical review, electromagnetic screening (using an EM-31), soil gas study, radon study of the facility and grounds, asbestos inspection, PCB screening, and monitoring well installation, which included soil boring analysis.  Areas of potential concern were identified in the vicinity of some underground storage tanks, a drum storage area, a drain in a solvent storage area, and a drain in a solvent storage room.


Follow-up investigations consisted of drain tracing with dyes, soil sampling along drain lines beneath the facility, and the installation of 15 monitoring wells.  Remediation cost calculations were presented to the client, along with technical support during negotiations with the seller.  The final report was provided within the 10-week period specified by the client.  The property was purchased at a reduced cost, and remediation was completed at a cost lower than the negotiated differential.