When Jed Clampet loaded up the truck and moved to Beverly . . . Hills that is . . . he left behind a rural homestead peculating with oil and black tar. And he was pleased as punch to leave it behind for whoever bought it. Although this fictional depiction was never meant to be taken literally, many of today's homes are being built on lands that were formerly working farms. These farms included fuel storage facilities, machine shops and repair yards, pesticide storage facilities, fertilizer storage and family refuse piles. In those days the old man who ran the place would have never allowed his children to play near any of those areas. Now those areas may be your backyard. Are the kids playing in it right now?
All across the country, family farms are being sold for real estate development. Many people consider the bucolic origin as a sign that the land is pristine. Unfortunately, without a soil checkup, they may be inheriting unexpected problems. However, a simple inspection would not only ease their mind, but their pocketbook as well, by demonstrating due diligence in the transaction. The Remediators provides residential environmental site assessments to meet this need. Call 360-565-2065 or visit www.greenlightsoil.com for information.
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