Phase II Environmental Site Assessment in Bound Brook, NJ
When is a Phase II ESA needed?
Phase II assessments are conducted when a Recognized Environmental Condition (REC) is detected during a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA). Examples of a REC include the presence of soil and/or groundwater contamination, or any hazardous materials that may pose a threat for future release to the environmental media (air, soil, or water).
Limited in scope, the Phase II Assessment is only an initial screen of soil and/or groundwater, in order to determine if there is petroleum, pesticides, chlorinated solvents, metal or any chemical contamination.
We do this by collecting samples of soil and groundwater through drilling, utilizing a backhoe, hydraulic push, or a hand auger.
Phase II Environmental Site Assessment
Commercial Demand & Liability
In general, commercial locations that typically create demand for a Phase II Environmental Study include:
- Gas stations & Machine shops
- Dry cleaners
- Manufacturing facilities
- Hazardous waste storage
Since an environmental liability negatively affects property value, Phase II assessments often occur during a real estate transaction or prior to listing. Environmental liabilities include costs for regulatory-mandated cleanup, waste disposal, and potential civil liability if contamination migrates offsite.
Site Characterization & Closure
Further site characterization is necessary if contamination exceeds cleanup standards. This requires agency consultation to pursue closure. To make a property sellable, the client often needs a “No Further Action (NFA)” letter.
Tadco partners with Licensed Site Remediation Professionals (LSRPs) to perform assessments and negotiate liability transfers. We are a leader in NFAs, having obtained thousands issued within days of investigation.