Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, Part 2
The Scope of an Environmental Phase I Site Assessment normally includes looking for potential soil contamination, groundwater quality, surface water and sometimes issues related to hazardous substance uptake by plant and animal life. The examination of a site may include but is not limited to:
- Definition of any chemical residues within structures
- Identification of possible asbestos containing building materials
- Inventory of hazardous substances stored or used on site
- Assessment of mold and mildew
- Evaluation of other indoor air quality parameters.
Asbestos-containing materials are not typically surveyed or sampled in a Phase I site inspection. However suspect building materials may be reported.
Non-Scope Items in a Phase I Environmental Site Assessments can include visual inspections or records review searches for:
- Asbestos Containing Building Materials (ACBM)
- Lead-Based Paint
- Lead in Drinking Water
- Mold
- Radon
- Wetlands
- Threatened and Endangered Species
- Mercury poisoning
- Debris blow
- Earthquake Hazard
- Vapor intrusion