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Investigate Site
The Work Plan has been approved and it's time to put it to use. The cleanup consultant will do fieldwork and sampling to determine the nature and extent of contamination, as well as the source of the contamination.

The soil, air and water samples will be collected and tested, and a written report will outline the findings. This information will allow the consultant to determine what, if any, contamination exists on the site.

If there is contamination, the investigation will help inform the type of remedy chosen to clean up the site. It's important to note that many brownfield sites have been cleaned up and restored to active use. Through the Brownfield Cleanup Program, even if there is a lot of contamination, it is still possible for the site to be restored and turned into an asset for the community. See Case Studies for more information.
Questions to Ask:
Site Investigation Questions
bullet Who will do the Site Investigation?
bullet How long will the Site Investigation take?
bullet Who determines the extent of the Site Investigation?
bullet Who determines the number of soil samples and other specifics of the Site Investigation?
Citizen Involvement Questions
bullet Who can I call for information on the Site Investigation?
bullet How will the public be kept informed during the Site Investigation?
bullet What do these Site Investigation results mean for my community, and how will they be shared?
bullet Will there be any public information meetings about the findings?
Contamination and Health Risk Questions
bullet Are there any risks of exposure to the community during the Site Investigation?
bullet What kinds of symptoms might indicate exposure to the pollutants?
bullet What kind of contamination was found on the site?
bullet How much contamination was found on the site?
bullet Is any of the contamination in the soil/water/air?
bullet How dangerous is the contamination to my community?
Funding Questions
bullet Is there any assistance available to the community to better understand the results of the Site Investigation?
bullet What is a Technical Assistance Grant (TAG)? (PDF/17KB)
bullet Who is eligible to apply for a TAG?
bullet What constitutes an eligible community-based organization?
bullet How and when can my community-based organization apply for a TAG?
bullet What can the money from a TAG be used for?
Illustrations by Dan Baxter.
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