When a property is purchased, transfers ownership, financing arranged, or a major renovation planned that involves below grade construction, it is significantly important that the possibility of contamination is both considered and professionally evaluated.
Soil and ground water contamination may negatively impact the property, adjoining properties, or the health of construction workers and property occupants.
Conducting a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) should be considered an integral factor in the due diligence requirements of all major property projects due to the legal disclosure requirements and costs associated with the remediation of a contaminated site.
Most financial institutions currently require a Phase I Site Assessment prior to finalization of any property financing agreement.
Air Technology Solutions provides comprehensive ESA related services, which include:
Phase I ESA
Help characterize the environmental condition of a site
Include a search of former property usage and spill records
Recommendations from the Phase I ESA report can lead to a Phase II ESA
Phase II ESA (Sample collection, testing and analysis of various contaminants)
Surface and sub-surface soil, surface water, groundwater, and other material
Sampling is evaluated and assessed for environmental legislation, regulations and guideline compliance
Phase III ESA (Project design and management for site remediation)
Phase II Reports are used to assess remediation options