All About Phase I, II Environmental Surveys

There are many avenues to take when purchasing a property. Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III surveys are only one of many obstacles that must be cleared in order to complete the process. Although these surveys are quite different, they all serve a common purpose and are often grouped together. 

Although Phase I, II, and III surveys have their own unique characteristics, they all work towards a common goal. Here are a detailed discussion on phase I environmental site assessments, which will help you understand why and when they are used.

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Phase I survey –  To detect any environmental hazards or contamination in a given area. This can be done by sampling habitats or the species of animal life and plant life within a particular area. This can include rare or common species as well as endangered or ancient species. This information is used to create laboratory studies and a summary.

A survey involves inspecting the property and taking detailed notes about what is and what isn't found in that area. Phase I surveys are usually done by one person or a small group of people walking.

A Phase I survey can take anywhere from a few weeks to a few months depending on the extent of the area that needs to be covered. It also depends on the person hired to do the Phase I survey. You can even search online for more information about phase 1 environmental.