LeadTech Environmental provides complete Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) services needed to protect potential buyers in real estate transactions or property transfers. The ESA helps identify potential or existing environmental liabilities associated with the property.
There are three phases in assessing environmental pollutants:
Phase I
Phase I involves the initial recognition and evaluation of potential problems. Because all properties do not require the same level of inquiry, we also offer clients a cost-efficient Transaction Screen for low-risk properties. The Phase I ESA may include the following:
- Federal or state environmental database searches
- Site reconnaissance
- Historical research
- Data evaluation and report preparation
Phase II
Phase II involves further investigation of issues raised in the Phase I and requires sampling and confirmation of these issues. It may include the following:
- Analytical sampling program and oversight
- Soil and groundwater sample collection
- Geophysical surveys for buried tanks and drums
- Sample analysis
- Site assessment
- Periodic monitoring
- Risk assessment and evaluation of risk-based cleanup levels
- Remedial program design and construction oversight
Phase III
Phase IIII is the remediation phase. This is the phase at which removal, repair or maintenance of said materials will be accomplished.
LTE’s Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Team consists of California Registered Environmental Assessors trained in ASTM standard practices, independent research and examination of facts, and report writing in plain English. When the results of the Phase I ESA reveal the possible existence of potential and/or actual site contamination, more comprehensive investigations are performed by Registered Geologists, Certified Asbestos Consultants, California Certified Lead Inspector/Assessors, and Certified Radon Testing and Consulting Specialists