Soil Testing Workflows, Simplified
Soil testing spans planning, collection, analysis, and interpretation. FieldOS connects each step so nothing falls through the cracks and your data tells a complete story about site conditions.
The Challenge
- Sampling plans that don't account for site history, leading to missed contamination hot spots
- Difficulty matching lab results to sample locations when samples are collected across large areas
- No centralized record of contamination assessments, making it hard to track remediation progress
- Report writing that takes longer than the fieldwork itself, eating into project profitability
- Inconsistent sampling documentation across team members, creating data quality issues
How FieldOS Helps
- Sampling grid planning with spatial visualization, ensuring comprehensive coverage of investigation areas
- Sample tracking from field to lab to results, with full chain of custody documentation
- Contamination threshold alerts against regulatory limits, flagging exceedances immediately
- Geospatial mapping of soil conditions, showing contamination extent and concentration gradients
- Historical sampling data comparison for tracking remediation progress over time
- Integration with common laboratory analysis methods and reporting standards
In Practice
Environmental teams use FieldOS to plan sampling campaigns, track samples through analysis, and generate contamination assessment reports with geospatial context. A remediation firm managing 8 active sites reduced soil investigation reporting time by 55% while improving the accuracy of contamination extent mapping.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does FieldOS help with sampling plan design?
FieldOS provides tools for designing systematic sampling grids, judgmental sampling plans based on site history, and risk-based sampling approaches. You can import site maps, overlay historical data, and plan sampling locations to ensure comprehensive coverage of investigation areas.
Can FieldOS track contamination over time?
Yes. FieldOS maintains a historical database of all sampling results, organized by location and date. You can generate time-series charts showing how contaminant concentrations change at each monitoring point, helping you assess remediation effectiveness and predict cleanup timelines.
Does FieldOS support different soil analysis methods?
FieldOS supports all common soil analysis methods including RCRA metals, volatile organic compounds, semi-volatile organic compounds, pesticides, PCBs, and TCLP analyses. Custom analysis methods can be added for specialized investigations.