Geology and Site Assessments

Phase I Assessments Include:

• Identification of potential areas of concern
• Thorough surface inspection of the property, including but not limited to an evaluation of:
• Facility operations and chain of title prior to use issues
• Hazardous substance storage, use, and disposal practices
• Presence of transformers and underground and aboveground storage tanks
• Sanitary waste disposal systems
• Baseline/release detection
• Other areas which may be of environmental concern
• The assessment will also include the following:
• Visual reconnaissance of adjacent properties
• Review of available documents
• Review of property chain of title documents, if required
• Review of available historical information to evaluate site use
• Regulatory review of site and surrounding area
• Comply with "all appropriate inquiry" standards
• Preparation and submittal of document reviews and final reports

Phase II Assessments Include:

• Soil borings/surface and groundwater characterization
• Collection and analysis of soil
• Subsurface characterization by a geologist or hydrogeologist
• Sensitive receptor surveys
• Fate and transport assessments