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A Phase II Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) is an investigative process used to evaluate potential environmental contamination of a property or site. This type of assessment is often initiated when a Phase I ESA indicates that there may be potential environmental contamination present at the site. Site contamination is known as a Recognized Environmental Condition,…

When considering the purchase or sale of a property, it’s essential to understand the potential environmental risks associated with the site. A Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) is a critical tool that can be used to identify and evaluate any potential issues related to contamination or hazardous materials on a given property. This introduction…

Recently I was completing a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) on a property in Kansas City, Missouri.  The current owner provided Solid Ground Environmental and the buyer with a Phase I ESA that was done for them when they purchased the property. While reviewing that prior report, I noticed that the consultant identified two…

The environmental due diligence market is highly competitive.  There are many consulting firms that have excellent reputations for providing high quality service and there are some that unfortunately do not.  Firms that routinely go the extra mile for their clients may charge 10% – 20% more for a Phase I ESA than other low bid…

If you have been hesitant to purchase or loan money on a property that may have some soil or groundwater contamination, there’s a new Kansas law that may ease your concerns regarding environmental liability. Recently, the Contaminated Property Redevelopment Act was signed into law.  Based on this law, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment…