What is the Importance of Soil & Groundwater Testing?
Soil and groundwater contamination can pose serious risks, often resulting from industrial spills, leaking underground storage tanks, pesticide use, or improper waste disposal.
Harmful substances like lead, arsenic, petroleum hydrocarbons, PFAS, pesticides, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) can threaten drinking water sources, disrupt ecosystems, and create legal liabilities for property owners.
Identifying these contaminants early can help prevent costly environmental damage and ensure compliance with EPA, state, and local environmental regulations.
Know What’s in Your Land — Before It Becomes a Problem
Hidden contamination in soil or groundwater can threaten your property value, affect health and safety, and complicate construction or real estate deals.
Whether you’re buying vacant land, planning new construction, or checking for residual pollution, professional soil and groundwater screening gives you clear answers to move forward with confidence.
Full Spectrum Environmental provides reliable, lab-backed soil and groundwater testing for homeowners, developers, commercial property owners, and anyone who needs to know what’s beneath the surface.
Why Should You Screen Your Soil?
- Identify potential environmental risks before purchasing land
- Ensure compliance with lender or permitting requirements
- Protect future occupants, landscaping, and well water quality
- Inform safe construction practices, fill material selection, and remediation planning
- Detect contamination from heavy metals, pesticides, or hydrocarbons early
- Support property valuation and reduce liability by understanding soil conditions
Common Soil & Groundwater Contaminants
We tailor every screening plan to your site history and your specific concerns. Typical analytes include:
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
Petroleum hydrocarbons are commonly found at sites with fuel storage tanks, industrial runoff, or historic dumping.
Petroleum Hydrocarbons
Petroleum hydrocarbons include fuels, oils, and related byproducts often found as residues from storage tanks or spills.
Arsenic & Heavy Metals
Lead, arsenic, mercury, and other metal contamination originates from past pesticide applications.
PFAS (Forever Chemicals)
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are man-made “forever chemicals” used in many products that resist breaking down and can contaminate water and the environment.
Pesticides & Herbicides
Pesticide and herbicide contamination originates from historic agricultural and landscaping chemical use.
Signs You May Need Soil & Groundwater Testing
Properties with a history of industrial use, underground storage tanks, chemical spills, or nearby agricultural operations are at a higher risk for contamination. If your property was previously used for manufacturing, gas stations, or farming, it is advisable to test for volatile organic compounds (VOCs), pesticides, and petroleum byproducts to assess whether the land is safe for future use. Early testing helps identify potential hazards, guiding informed decisions for remediation or development.
We Test All Types of Properties
Whether you’re a homeowner, property manager, or business owner, we handle mold inspections for a wide range of properties.
Residential Services
Protect your home with mold, water, air quality, and indoor environmental testing tailored to Florida homeowners.
Commercial Services
Ensure regulatory compliance and indoor safety for schools, offices, retail centers, and multifamily buildings.
Maritime Services
Testing for yachts, ships, and vessels—dockside or at port. We provide mold, water and air quality testing for onboard safety and compliance.
Industrial Hygiene
Comprehensive environmental testing and exposure assessments for workplaces, and industrial operations—compliance, safety, and risk management.