Athenica provides comprehensive environmental consulting services to evaluate the risk of vapor intrusion. Our services include soil gas, sub-slab vapor, and indoor and outdoor ambient air testing, followed by thorough evaluation of air sampling results in comparison to applicable regulatory guidance values/standards as well as background databases for volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Athenica conducts its vapor intrusion studies in accordance with applicable regulations and/or guidance, such as that of the New York State Department of Health (DOH).

Our services for mitigation of vapor intrusion include design of sub slab depressurization systems and oversight of their installation, oversight and installation of vapor barrier systems under the foundation slab and/or behind the sidewalls, and modification of existing buildings’ heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.