Phase II Environmental Site Assessment
When a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) determines that contamination is likely, a Phase II ESA is generally recommended. A Phase II Environmental Site Assessment is a more intrusive investigation that requires the collection of samples of soil, groundwater, or building materials to analyze for quantitative values of various contaminants. The most frequent substances tested are petroleum hydrocarbons, heavy metals, pesticides, solvents, asbestos, and mold.
A Phase II ESA is not always triggered by a Phase I ESA. In certain cases, such as when interested parties are aware of existing contamination on a subject property, a Phase II ESA may be performed in absence of a Phase I ESA. Hillmann Consulting, LLC has a team of seasoned professionals, including a Licensed Site Remediation Professional (LSRP), specifically dedicated to performing subsurface investigations.