Business Details
Expert Environmental Services in Portland, OR
K & S Environmental is a seasoned, hands-on company specializing in environmental services with over two decades of experience addressing underground storage tank-related projects. Our team of highly trained professionals delivers comprehensive solutions ranging from residential heating oil tank sampling and decommissioning to designing systems for contaminated soil and groundwater remediation. We excel in developing work plans for contamination sites while maintaining strict regulatory compliance and have cultivated strong working relationships with environmental regulators across Oregon and Washington.As a certified Women Business Enterprise (WBE) in both states, we combine technical expertise with a commitment to quality, having successfully completed complex projects involving Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments, subsurface investigations, soil-gas sampling, and risk-based evaluations to achieve regulatory closure. Our approach emphasizes attention to detail, practical problem-solving, and minimizing environmental impact while maintaining client properties' integrity.
Services
Tank Decommissioning
Environmental Site Assessments
Investigative Drilling
Site Cleanup
Soil Sampling
Monitoring Well Installation
Vapor Intrusion Assessments
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in underground storage tank environmental projects.
- Our team includes licensed civil engineers and certified environmental professionals.
- We maintain active licenses with DEQ for tank decommissioning and soil matrix cleanup.
- We've successfully completed projects for Lincoln County Road Department and mobile home parks.
- We combine technical expertise with hands-on execution for complete project control.
Associations and certifications
- Women Business Enterprise (WBE)
Services
Tank Decommissioning
K & S Environmental provides complete tank decommissioning services for residential heating oil tanks and commercial underground storage tanks. Our licensed professionals follow strict DEQ protocols to safely remove tanks, remediate contaminated soil, and restore sites to regulatory standards while minimizing property damage through specialized equipment and techniques.
Environmental Site Assessments
We conduct Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments to identify potential contamination liabilities during property transactions. Our assessments include historical research, site inspections, and regulatory database reviews to determine contamination risks and develop appropriate remediation strategies that meet DEQ requirements and protect property owners from unexpected cleanup costs.
Site Cleanup
Our soil and groundwater remediation services address contamination through practical, cost-effective solutions. We implement excavation, soil-gas sampling, and risk-based evaluations to achieve regulatory closure while maintaining compliance with environmental standards. Projects include contaminated soil removal, groundwater monitoring, and vapor intrusion assessments to ensure complete site restoration.
Investigative Drilling
K & S Environmental performs investigative drilling to identify subsurface contamination and gather critical data for remediation planning. Our team uses specialized drilling equipment to collect soil and groundwater samples, install monitoring wells, and conduct subsurface investigations that inform effective cleanup strategies while maintaining strict environmental compliance throughout Oregon and Washington.
Monitoring Well Installation
We design and install monitoring wells for ongoing groundwater quality assessment during and after remediation projects. Our services include well construction, sampling, and quarterly compliance testing to track cleanup progress and ensure long-term regulatory compliance. This critical service supports accurate data collection for regulatory reporting and final site closure determinations.
People
Bill Knutson
Environmental Engineer
Licensed engineer with 22 years of environmental consulting experience. Holds multiple DEQ certifications for tank decommissioning and soil cleanup. Oversees technical aspects of site assessments and remediation projects across Oregon and Washington.
Jean Knutson
Secretary/Treasurer
Business economics graduate with 35 years of business management experience. Maintains company records and financial operations. Instrumental in maintaining Better Business Bureau and National Federation of Independent Business memberships.
Questions
What environmental services do you specialize in?
We specialize in tank decommissioning, environmental site assessments, soil and groundwater remediation, investigative drilling, and monitoring well installation across Oregon and Washington.
How do you handle residential tank removal?
We use rubber track excavators to minimize landscaping damage, follow DEQ protocols for tank cleaning/removal, and properly dispose of contaminated soil while restoring the site to original grade.
Are you licensed for environmental work?
Yes, we hold multiple DEQ licenses for tank decommissioning, soil matrix cleanup, and heating oil tank supervision, plus engineering licenses in Oregon and Washington.
How do you ensure regulatory compliance?
We maintain direct communication with DEQ, follow approved work plans, and document all stages from assessment through remediation to guarantee regulatory closure.
What areas do you serve?
We operate throughout Oregon and Washington, with extensive experience in Portland, Lincoln County, and Northwest mobile home park environmental projects.
