How to Test for Benzene in Soil
- 1). Test yourself at a certified lab or medical office as soon as you suspect contamination. Most often, indications of benzene contamination come from local news stories, or industrial and commercial processes near the home.
- 2). Take multiple soil samples from throughout the yard if your medical tests are positive for contamination. Testing one area may not be sufficient, so you want to get as varied and widely spread a sample as possible.
- 3). Deposit your various samples into a large, sealing plastic bag and mix thoroughly. Seal, and take to a local lab or your local extension office. Let them know you want to test for benzene and other soil contaminants, and they should be able to provide thorough test results in a week or so.
- 4). Test your soil again if results are negative, but also remember to have your water tested as well if your medical tests were positive.
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