The best way to get acquainted with a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (Phase I ESA) is to be guided through the process, as this will allow you to learn more about just what is being considered during this environmental site assessment as well as what environmental professionals do in order to ensure your property remains environmentally safe for all of your future uses.
First and foremost, these types of environmental site assessments should only be performed by a qualified environmental professional, such as our environmental scientists at Point to Point Environmental. Choosing a trained environmental professional will give you the confidence that your environmental site assessment has been performed thoroughly and in accordance with industry standards.
The first step in a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment (Phase 1 ESA) is a review of all historical records involving the property or plot of land. By reviewing these records, an environmental professional will be able to get a clearer picture of just what the plot of land has been used for throughout time, as well as any occurrences which may hint towards a potential environmental hazard which may have occurred in the past, or could occur in the near future.
Once the historical records have been thoroughly reviewed, it will then be time for the environmental scientist or other environmental professional to inspect the site and address any concerns he or she may have. If no recognized environmental concerns (RECs) are present from searching through the historical records, the area will still be looked over carefully to ensure no hazardous surprises are found. During this step of the environmental site assessment process, the environmental professional can teach you a great deal about the land you’re looking to purchase or develop, as the entire site will receive a thorough inspection.
After the site inspection has been performed, the environmental professional will then go about interviewing former owners of the land, neighbors and local government officials to ensure the property is environmentally sound for building or developing. This part of the process can provide information that on-site inspections and record research cannot, providing a new insight into the history of that particular plot of land that is sometimes only known that those who have lived on or near it.
At Point to Point Environmental, we can perform all types of Phase I Environmental Site Assessments. Our qualified environmental professionals will make sure your next Phase I ESA is completed in a timely manner and to the highest standards. We also offer Phase II Environmental Site Assessments as well as Corrective Action Plans – Parts A & B.