Environmental

A Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) in Texas is designed to:

APerform soil and groundwater sampling to measure contamination levels
BIdentify recognized environmental conditions (RECs) through records review, site reconnaissance, and interviews — without sampling✓ Correct
CCertify that a property is free of all environmental hazards
DTest for radon and lead paint specifically

Explanation

A Phase I ESA identifies Recognized Environmental Conditions (RECs) through non-intrusive methods: reviewing historical records, regulatory databases, conducting a site visit, and interviewing knowledgeable parties. Sampling occurs in Phase II.

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