ESE performed pre-acquisition due diligence for two contiguous city blocks in downtown San Antonio, Texas with development history dating back to the late 1800’s. The Due diligence scopes of work consisted of Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) to identify recognized environmental conditions on each property. Phase II ESAs were conducted on each property to assess soil and groundwater characteristics and determine if chemicals of concern were present at concentrations above regulatory limits.
ESE’s objective for the project was to identify any areas of the property with the potential for chemical of concern (COC) impacts to soil or groundwater and to determine if any identified COCs were above regulatory limits or present at levels that would hinder or complicate construction activities for a high rise office building.
ESE’s scope of work included the following: