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Clearing the Air: What You Need To Know About Vapor Intrusion

By Braun Intertec | December 9, 2015

Vapor intrusion is the presence of potentially toxic vapors in a structure that arise from contaminated groundwater or soil below (or near) a building.  It can lead to health problems as well as legal exposure. If you are a real estate developer and haven’t yet dealt with vapor intrusion, chances are you will soon, particularly at properties in urban areas.  In recent years, evolution of the environmental due diligence process and requirements of savvy lenders have resulted in a greater awareness of the potential for vapor intrusion, and in some instances the need for mitigation.

 

Frank Clark, P.E., has written a white paper explaining what vapor intrusion is and also how it can affect your building, property, and most importantly, your health. Increasingly, as the real estate industry becomes more aware of the issues and individual States adopt regulations, vapor intrusion will become a concern for developers, builders and lenders.  Proactively managing this issue involves a thorough records search for the proposed site, followed by sampling of groundwater, soil, soil gas, indoor air, and finally, taking steps to mitigate the vapor intrusion if it is present. This insightful whitepaper will help you understand that with expert, experienced guidance, builders, developers and property managers can proactively manage and mitigate vapor intrusion to ensure that future building occupants are safe.

If you have a specific question concerning a potential vapor issue on your property please contact Frank Clark, P.E., P.G.

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