The following cautionary tale highlights the importance of conducting proper due diligence on residential properties prior to purchase. ESA was retained to conduct underground storage tank (UST) removal and New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) closure of three USTs located at a residential property located...
The odds are excellent that you have hazardous materials in your home. Everyone does. And it is likely that you never thought much about it. As defined in Part 1 of this series, hazardous substances do not become a hazardous waste until the user/generator declares...
ESA Environmental Consultants is one of more than 200 environmental consulting companies working in New Jersey. Collectively, these consultants address thousands of contaminated sites at any one time. Perhaps more impressive is the fact that well over 20,000 impacted properties have been remediated in New...
If you own, manage, or maintain a residential rental property in New York City, an important new law was passed recently that you need to know about. Local Law #55, effective as of January 2019, is NYC’s Indoor Allergen Law that covers various pests and allergens. This article...
On August 06, 2018 the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) amended regulations that affect administrative and technical requirements to remediate discharges from unregulated heating oil tank systems. Changes are contained in the new Heating Oil Tank System Remediation Rules (HOTS). Here’s what you...
Since ESA published its first article on the subject of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (see "Getting Ahead of PFAS Regulation"), the New Jersey Department of environmental Protection (NJDEP) and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have begun aggressive information campaigns to notify the public...
You’ve got a lot on your mind when buying a new property; banks, attorneys, and business partners are pulling you in several directions and demanding answers to all manner of questions. But ESA wants to make sure that YOU ask questions as well – about...
Are you buying a home that used heating oil in the past? If so, does a buried oil tank remain on the property? Every homebuyer needs to ask this vital question. This article tells you how to find the answer and protect your investment. The Seller's...
Commercial and residential realtors are responsible for guiding their clients through the strange, scary, and complex process of buying or selling a property. And clients expect their realtor to advocate for them and protect them from risk. Indoor air quality (IAQ) is often disregarded during the...
Unsuspected by many property owners, asbestos is still found in many older homes and buildings and is still a potential concern for business owners, homeowners, and anyone planning a real estate deal or a building demolition. The presence of asbestos can adversely affect a real...