Abstract: Apparatus and method for environmental surveying and prospecting for contaminants in alluvial materials and bedrock formations including using a portable pneumatic rotary percussion drilling machine, preferably pneumatic, having a gas circulation fluid to displace drill cuttings, the machine utilizing a perforated rock drill bit and hollow stem drill rod and potentially including means for lifting water and soil samples, a high pressure source of gas for unclogging perforations in the bit and means for driving and removing casing using the percussion driver.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for environmental surveying for contaminants in alluvial materials and bedrock formations including using a portable pneumatic rotary percussion drilling machine with an air compressor that powers the drilling and provides an air circulation fluid, the machine also utilizing a perforated rock drill bit and hollow stem drill rod; a vacuum pump is connectable with the hollow stem drill rod for sampling.