Challenge
I am purchasing a Commercial Property and have completed my Phase-I ESA. I am being told that I need to complete a Phase-II ESA. Why do I need a Phase-II ESA?
Solution
If results of a Phase I assessment provide indicators of potential contamination, a secondary, or Phase II assessment is recommended. A Phase II assessment typically includes selective sampling and analysis of potential problem areas, which may include:
- Sampling surface or near surface materials and/or water on the property
- Excavating obvious soil contamination and sampling to determine if enough impacted material has been removed or to further delineate problem area.
- Test borings for sampling soil and/or groundwater
- Laboratory analyses of soil and/or water samples for potential contaminants.
- Examining site geology and hydrogeologic characteristics of the property.
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