Environmental Testing Labs and Consulting
Illinois & St Louis Soil Testing Services & Environmental Testing Services
Quality Testing and Engineering, Inc. provides environmental consulting lab services to our clients in the Metro East, Southern Illinois, and St. Louis, Missouri areas. Our environmental testing laboratories have the technical expertise and qualifications to provide our clients with full-service environmental assessment and a plan to deal with liabilities that may arise.
QTE will also assist you with understanding and complying with federal and state regulations pertaining to archaeological resources such as the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) or the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). QTE also does Geotechnical Engineering and Construction Materials laboratories test.
Projects of all types and sizes can have environmental concerns. If not properly evaluated and addressed by certified environmental testing labs, these concerns can become complicated regulatory issues and result in costly project delays. Our experienced firm of highly qualified and certified professionals will test your site with a soil analysis and identify potential environmental concerns and liabilities in our test results.
Environmental liabilities can cause costly delays. Navigating the regulatory process is extremely difficult.
Once we have completed our environmental testing, we guide our clients through the regulatory process. Regulations at the state, federal, and local level can be extremely difficult to navigate. Our team has extensive experience across jurisdictions and the knowledge necessary to help you avoid regulatory entanglements and costly delays.
Typically, the initial phase of a project would involve an Environmental Site Assessment or ESA. This assessment checks your site for potential environmental problems. If a problem is identified by our analytical laboratory, a Phase II ESA is performed to explore for the presence of subsurface contaminants.
Additional phases of work would include a subsurface contaminant exploration (more detailed than Phase II ESA) and a site characterization. The site characterization will determine the lateral and vertical extent of impact and the site-specific soil and groundwater properties. These phases of work will can include the following tasks:
- Soil Sampling
- Groundwater Sampling and Monitoring
- Geophysical Surveys
- Analytical Testing
- Waste Characterization
- Groundwater Modeling
- Soil Gas Sampling
Once site characterization is complete, QTE will work with the development plan to minimize cleanup work. For example, if an asphalt parking lot covers an area of contamination, the need for cleanup in that area is reduced.
If remediation of soil or groundwater is necessary, QTE will evaluate and propose the most cost-effective technology. Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) are then developed based on extensive experience and direct communication with regulatory agency staff (as applicable). QTE personnel have prepared CAPs utilizing various remedial methods including:
- Excavation and Disposal
- Air Sparging Systems
- Soil Vapor Extraction Systems
- Bio-venting
- Groundwater Recovery Systems
- Bioremediation of both Soils and Groundwater
- Bio-augmentation of both Soils and Groundwater
- Natural Attenuation Monitoring
- Free-Phase Product Recovery Systems
- Metals Stabilization
Additional Consulting Services
We offer a wide range of testing services including:
- Archaeological Surveys
- Wetlands Delineations
- Asbestos Surveys
- Residential Radon Testing
- Septic System Evaluations
Environmental Consulting Services
Let our highly qualified team assist you with these services:
- Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs)
- Phase II Environmental ESAs
- Subsurface Contaminant Exploration
- Site Characterization
- NEPA Surveys and Section 106 Consulting
- Design and Implementation of Corrective Action Plans
- Aquifer Testing
- Groundwater Monitoring and Modeling
- Well Design
- Underground Storage Tank (UST) Compliance
- UST Removal
- Regulatory Compliance
Corporate Office
803 W State St, O’Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 632-9900
(618) 632-9922
Regional Office
(By appointment only.)
206 S. Linn Ave. Wentzville, MO 63385
(636) 332-1153
(636) 332-5781
Why Choose Quality Testing and Engineering, Inc.?
Expertise and Experience Quality Testing and Engineering, Inc. (QTE) has built a reputation for excellence in environmental testing and consulting services. Our team comprises seasoned professionals with extensive experience in soil and groundwater analysis, environmental regulations, and remediation technologies. Our state-of-the-art laboratories and advanced testing methodologies ensure accurate and reliable results, providing you with the insights needed to make informed decisions.
Comprehensive Services From initial site assessments to complex remediation projects, QTE offers a full spectrum of environmental consulting services. Our comprehensive approach includes:
- Environmental Site Assessments (ESA): Phase I and Phase II ESAs to identify and evaluate potential environmental hazards.
- Subsurface Contaminant Exploration: Detailed investigations to determine the extent of contamination and the impact on soil and groundwater.
- Site Characterization: In-depth analysis of site-specific conditions to inform remediation strategies.
Tailored Solutions Every project is unique, and so are the solutions we provide. QTE works closely with clients to develop tailored strategies that address specific environmental challenges. Our goal is to minimize liabilities and ensure regulatory compliance while optimizing project timelines and budgets.
Our Process
- Initial Consultation We begin with a thorough consultation to understand your project’s scope and specific environmental concerns. This helps us tailor our approach to meet your needs effectively.
- Site Assessment and Sampling Our team conducts comprehensive site assessments, including soil and groundwater sampling. Advanced geophysical surveys and analytical testing are employed to accurately identify contaminants and their concentrations.
- Regulatory Compliance Navigating environmental regulations can be complex. QTE assists you in understanding and complying with federal, state, and local regulations, such as the NHPA and NEPA. Our experts liaise with regulatory agencies to ensure your project meets all requirements.
- Remediation Planning and Execution If contamination is detected, QTE develops and implements effective remediation plans. We utilize a range of technologies, from traditional excavation to advanced bioremediation techniques, ensuring the most cost-effective and environmentally sound solutions.
- Ongoing Monitoring and Support Environmental management doesn’t end with remediation. QTE provides ongoing monitoring and support to ensure long-term compliance and site safety. Our services include regular groundwater sampling, soil gas monitoring, and the maintenance of remediation systems.
Industries We Serve
Quality Testing and Engineering, Inc. serves a diverse range of industries, including:
- Construction and Development: Ensuring sites are safe and compliant before, during, and after construction.
- Real Estate: Providing environmental site assessments for property transactions.
- Manufacturing and Industrial: Managing environmental impacts and regulatory compliance.
- Government and Municipalities: Supporting public infrastructure projects with environmental assessments and remediation.
QTE can help you clean up contaminants and bring you into compliance as quickly and cost-effectively as possible.
Quality Testing & Engineering, O'Fallon, IL / St. Louis, MO
Quality Testing & Engineering, with construction testing and engineering offices in O'Fallon, Illinois and Wentzville, Mo, serves the St Louis, Missouri metropolitan area as well as areas of Southern Illinois including O'Fallon, Illinois, Edwardsville, Illinois, Alton Illinois, Belleville, Illinois, Troy, Illinois, Columbia, Illinois, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois and other areas. We provide construction testing, environmental consulting and testing, geotechnical exploration, construction materials testing and other environmental services to the St Louis area, including Wentzville, Missouri, O'Fallon Missouri, St Louis County as well as all areas of Southern Illinois.
Quality Testing and Engineering products range in size from residential homes to Industrial/Refineries, heavy industrial projects such as power plants, refineries and factories. QTE works in commercial, educational, institutional, industrial, recreational, refinery, transportation and warehousing projects.