WSP Environment & Energy ’ approach to investigations involves initially developing a strategy that is designed to achieve a client’s key business issues as well as address the key technical issues for a site. We first gain an understanding of a client’s objectives in conducting the investigation and review information available on the site. Based on this information, WSP Environment & Energy develops a work plan for the investigation that addresses all of the key business and technical issues.

WSP Environment & Energy's environmental investigations are designed to answer specific questions appropriate to the client’s situation. WSP Environment & Energy does not view investigations as research projects. Rather, we evaluate what information is needed for the client to achieve its goals and only collect those data.

WSP Environment & Energy's investigations involve hydrogeologic studies; sampling of soil, soil gas, groundwater, air, surface water, and sediments; fate and transport modeling; and expert interpretation of the results. The critical components of site characterization are the proper collection and analysis of environmental samples and the proper presentation of those data. The use of inadequate or improper techniques can provide regulators or opposing parties with the opportunity to demand excessive and unnecessary supplemental investigations. It is critical to do it right the first time.

WSP Environment & Energy has successfully completed hundreds of investigations under federal, state, and voluntary programs, at commercial and industrial facilities throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe. The projects have involved all the major contaminants of concern, including petroleum hydrocarbons, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, chlorinated and non-chlorinated solvents, pesticides and herbicides, polychlorinated biphenyls, dioxins, acids and bases, and metals. WSP Environment & Energy's personnel have extensive experience with many types of drilling equipment, including direct-push, hollow stem auger, air and mud rotary, and rotosonic.