Environmental Site Assessments (ESA) are a critical part of research that provides data about the environmental risk of a given piece of property. Rocky Mountain Environmental Associates Inc. (RMEA) has years of professional experience performing Phase I and Phase II ESA in Idaho Falls. They provide reliable information and recommendations to prospective property buyers regarding potential liability associated with environmental contamination.
RMEA built an ESA team of seasoned experts with decades of experience between them. Their sole focus is ESA and the discovery of potential environmental concerns.
The Importance Of ESA
A Phase I ESA is the first step in the process of environmental due diligence and this inspection document is crucial for any commercial property owner to have. Sometimes, lenders require it to determine if there’s an environmental risk that could potentially devalue property or disrupt a business. Phase I consists of a property inspection, a review of regulatory records, and an investigation of owner history.
A Phase II ESA in Idaho Falls follows when Phase I points to the presence of Recognized Environmental Conditions (RECS), and RECS indicate the presence or likely presence of hazardous substances or petroleum products in or on a property.
During Phase II, the environmental professionals from Rocky Mountain Environmental Associates Inc. remove soil and groundwater samples from all areas of concern on the property. From the specimens, a laboratory provides a detailed analysis to confirm or dismiss the presence of hazardous materials. Phase I and II ESA will lengthen the timeline of the real estate transfer process but save the purchaser significant costs in the long run by exposing potential environmental risk and liability.
If there is confirmation of hazardous material on a property, Idaho Phase III ESA performed by RMEA will reveal the extent of the environmental liabilities. Further sampling on the site will determine the width and depth of the contamination and the financial impact this could have. RMEA of Idaho Phase III ESA can offer remediation and clean-up strategies, as well as estimates of potential clean-up costs. Their trusted ESA team has the education and hands-on experience to advise and implement possible solutions.
For more information about Phase II ESA in Idaho Falls, please visit www.rockymountainenvironmental.com.