Phase I Environmental Company In Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa

Caltha LLP provides rapid response Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment and Phase 2 Environmental Assessments for clients across Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin.

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Abandoned Chemical Drums Found During 

Phase 1 Environmental Inspection

What Makes Caltha Unique?

We believe that our clients expect and value technical expertise. Our clients also expect that when they hire a consulting company that claims a wealth of expertise and past experience, the staff they will ultimately work with should actually have that same expertise and experience. By choosing Caltha, our clients will always work directly with our senior professional staff, most of which have twenty or more years of experience. At Caltha, technical work does not get delegated to inexperienced staff. Because we rely on experience and expertise, work is done correctly the first time and tasks are completed in much less time. The result is a better product at a lower cost. Caltha also values a broad range of expertise in our professional staff. Like our clients, we need to understand the full spectrum of regulatory and liability pressures our clients face. Our professional working on your air permit also needs to have an understanding of RCRA hazardous waste requirements, and can assure that wastes from a new process are handled properly. By assigning staff with broad expertise, we can anticipate issues and take steps to avoid them, and in the end saving time and money.

Proper Handling And Recycling of PCB Containing Wastes

Client Sectors

Caltha provides expert services across a range of clients in the private and public sectors, including:

Industrial & Manufacturing Light Manufacturing Heavy Manufacturing Chemical Sector Food Products Sector Healthcare and Medical Device Sector Mining Sector Paper & Wood Products Sector Primary Metals and Metal Fabrication Electronic & Electrical Equipment Electric Generation & Transmission Transportation Sector

Professional and Institutional Clients Banks and Other Lending Institutions Real Estate Professional Law Firms Engineering Firms Schools and Universities Public Sector Clients Airports Public Utilities Port Authority Governmental Agencies

Caltha provides expertise in a wide range of business sectors

Community Involvement

Caltha LLP believes in maintaining strong connections within the professional community and our local communities. Caltha staff have had leadership roles within a number of professional organizations, including the Air & Waste Management Association, Academy of Certified Hazardous Material Managers, and the Industrial Council on Environmental Management. Caltha also provides continuing support to the Alliance of Hazardous Material Professional’s CHMMunity program. CHMMunity provides volunteer technical support of local certified Hazardous Material Managers to assist community projects.

What do our clients say?

In a recent survey of our clients, Caltha scored an average of 9.8 out of 10 on service, quality and overall client satisfaction. Here are some comments made by Caltha clients:

“Just a brief note to let you know how much our plant appreciates the exceptional performance your company provided us. You were able to quickly identify our unique concerns and responded with complete technical accuracy. More importantly, you educated me so I now have a comprehensive technical awareness of possible regulatory issues that I can use in the future. And if that were not enough, you were able to do that on a very compressed time schedule, enabling me to submit my report a day before the deadline. All this and at the lowest price of all competitors contacted. Thanks for a job well done.” Energy & Environmental Manager - Maryneal, TX

“provided excellent results on numerous environmental projects and divestitures… highly experienced, cost effective, thoughtful and smart!.” Corporate Audit Manager - Minneapolis, MN

“Leadership, collaboration, focus and expertise… skill set of engaging and enrolling others towards a common goal and/or purpose…extremely well educated in the broad scope of the environmental field.” Facility Environmental Health & Safety Manager - Arden Hills, MN

“We have hired many different consultants and have seen a wide range in responsiveness, expertise and quality… but, Caltha always provides consistently high quality services.” Environmental Attorney - Washington DC

Phase 1 and Phase 2 Investigation For Iowa SBA Lender

Caltha LLP Project Summary

Project: Phase 1 ESA and Underground Storage Tank (UST) Survey For Former Filling Station Property
Client: Bank - Lender
Location(s): Sioux City, Iowa

Key Elements: SBA Phase 1 ESA, Phase 2 Investigation, Ground Penetrating Radar UST Survey


Overview:  Caltha was retained to prepare a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment, in accordance with the US Small Business Administration (SBA) lending requirements, for this commercial property. In recent years, the property had been redeveloped for commercial use. The Phase 1 ESA revealed that a former use of the property was for a filling station; no records were found on registration or removal of underground storage tanks that were assumed to be used by the gas station. A phase 2 investigation was conducted to determine if USTs remained on the property. The investigation used ground penetrating radar (GPR) technology as a non-invasive technical to survey the site. Four USTs were found on the property, when were then registered with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, then removed prior to sale of the property.


Abandoned Tanks Marked During Ground Penetrating Radar Survey


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Caltha LLP | Your Environmental Site Assessment 

and Remediation Partner

Iowa Phase 1 Environmental For Residential Development

Caltha LLP Project Summary

Project: Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment 

Client: Property Developer 

Location(s): North Central Iowa

Key Elements: ASTM Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment, Tier I Vapor Encroachment Screening Assessment, ASTM E2600-10

Overview: 

Caltha conducted an Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment meeting the requirements of E 1527:13 and "All Appropriate Inquiry". The property was a residential development located in north central Iowa. The assessment included reviews of historical maps, aerial photographs, owner and site manager interviews and a review of regulatory databases. The on-site inspection identified no other Recognized Environmental Conditions (REC) including the potential for soil vapor intrusion risks. However, nearby industrial sites were identified in database reviews which had leaking tanks and prior hazardous waste management enforcement action. Upon further review, it was determined these sites posed a de minimis threat for contamination of the property being reviewed. 

 

Abandoned Gas Station Being Sold For Redevelopment

Nearby sites are reviewed during a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment because contamination from neighboring properties can affect the value of a property being purchased. 

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Caltha LLP | Your Environmental Site Assessment 

and Remediation Partner

Ottumwa, Iowa Phase I Environmental Site Assessment

Caltha LLP Project Summary

Project: Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment 
Client: Property Developer
Location(s): Ottumwa, Iowa

Key Elements: ASTM Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment, Tier I Vapor Encroachment Screening Assessment, ASTM E2600-10

Overview:

Caltha conducted an Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment meeting the requirements of E 1527:13 and "All Appropriate Inquiry". The property was a multifamily residential development located near Ottumwa, IA. The assessment included reviews of historical maps, aerial photographs, owner and site manager interviews and a review of regulatory databases. The on-site inspection identified no Recognized Environmental Conditions (REC) including the potential for soil vapor intrusion risks.

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Soil And Groundwater Investigation For IA Equipment Manufacturer

Caltha LLP Project Summary

Project: Phase II Site Investigation
Client: National Equipment Manufacturer
Location(s): Iowa

Key Elements: Phase 2 Environmental Assessment, Soil sampling, Groundwater sampling, Spill Prevention Review

Overview: This Iowa-based equipment manufacturer relied on Caltha LLP to conduct a Phase 2 investigation of their manufacturer site. A Phase 1 ESA conducted by a third party had identified potential issues with the historical use of the site, a 90-day hazardous waste storage area, and several waste tanks. Caltha conducted soil borings and collected soil and groundwater samples at the site. The assessment also included a review of current spill prevention and response procedures in the facility RCRA Contingency Plan and SPCC Plan The results showed no evidence that spills or leaks of hazardous chemicals had occurred at the site in the past.



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Iowa Due Diligence Audit | Risk Management Plan Assessment

Caltha LLP Project Summary

Project: Due Diligence RMP Focused Compliance Audit of Cold Storage Facility
Client: National Food Processing Company
Location(s): Iowa

Key Elements: Due Diligence, Environmental compliance audit, Multimedia compliance audit, Accidental Release Prevention, Risk Management Program

Overview: Caltha LLP was retained by a national food processing company to conduct a multimedia environmental compliance audit of this cold storage facility as part of its due diligence. The scope of the audit covered all media including wastes, hazardous waste, wastewater, hazardous materials, DOT HazMat and air emissions. Due to the use of anhydrous ammonia refrigerant systems, the facility was subject to the Accidental Release Prevention provisions of 40 CFR 68. The majority of the audit was to review operations for compliance with the requirements of the Risk Management Program and Process Safety Management. This included conformance with the International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration guidelines. Caltha provided IIA certified auditors to conduct the review.

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