by steve | Aug 3, 2026 | Phase 1 Basics
A Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) is a due diligence tool used to identify whether past or present property conditions indicate likely environmental contamination, so stakeholders can decide whether they need further investigation. In other words, it helps...
by steve | Aug 3, 2026 | Phase 2 ESAs
If you’re asking whether you need a Phase 1 or a Phase 2 environmental site assessment, the practical answer is this: Phase 1 is designed to identify possible contamination conditions and guide decision-making, while Phase 2 is designed to confirm and define those...