The Evaluation Process can include:

PHASE I – Historical and background records review, site inspection, interviews and analysis to determine potential contamination on or near the site

PHASE II – Assessment of potential concerns through sample collection and analysis of suspect materials or contamination.

PHASE III – Formulation and completion of remediation plans or site management measures.

Currently Environmental Site Assessments (ESA) are used by clients involved in real estate transactions to determine potential or actual contamination on properties which could create financial liability.  Clients include vendors, financiers, purchasers, lawyers and real estate agents.  ESA’s have become a standard service when property ownership is transferred or land-use zoning is changed on some property types.  Canadian INvironmental Services (CIS) can provide an in-depth evaluation of the property according to the ESA guidelines required by Ontario Regulation 153/0, as amended, – Records of Site Condition under the Environmental Protection Act. .

What we do

Phase I

Phase II

Phase III

ESA - PHASE I - under the guidance of a Qualified Person (QP) this phase involves inspection and evaluation of a property to determine if actual or potential contamination exists on a property.  This is used to establish whether environmental problems may be present which could create financial liability and affect the value of the property.  The practice employed Canadian INvironmental Services is in general accordance with CSA Standard Z768-01 Phase I Environmental Site Assessment.   The initial investigation will identify the current status of the property gathering information that is reasonably accessible and/or obtainable through non-invasive procedures.

ESA - PHASE II - Using the findings and recommendations of the PHASE I, a PHASE II may be conducted to verify, disprove or delineate potential contamination on the property.  The information gathered during this phase will provide guidance in deciding a scope of work for investigation. PHASE II are conducted in accordance with the general requirements of the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Standard Z769-00, Phase II Environmental Site Assessment.

CIS is capable of performing phase I and II ESAs as per requirements of amended Ontario Regulation 153/04. If any concerns are identified, remedial actions will be implemented based on findings of PHASE I and PHASE II assessments

PHASE III - Will involve some form of remedial action and may range from simple excavation of contaminated soil to implementation of bio-remediation programs or site-specific risk assessments and engineering solutions to reduce hazards.