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Remediation Sites Explained: Is Your Property Near One?

By Jeffrey Nazuka
October 25, 2024

If you're a landowner, developer, or just someone interested in the land around you, it’s important to know whether a remediation site is nearby. Remediation sites are areas that require cleanup due to contamination. They can impact the value and potential uses of nearby properties, making it essential to understand what they are, how they might affect you, and how to locate them on AcreValue.

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What Are Remediation Sites?

Remediation sites come in different forms, each with its own level of contamination and cleanup process. Here’s a quick rundown:

1. Brownfield Sites

Brownfields are properties where redevelopment is complicated by the presence (or potential presence) of hazardous substances. These sites can include anything from old industrial buildings to vacant gas stations. While they often have less severe contamination than other sites, they still need cleanup before they can be reused safely.

Brownfields are properties where redevelopment is complicated by the presence (or potential presence) of hazardous substances.
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2. Superfund Sites

Superfund sites are among the most contaminated areas in the U.S. They pose significant risks to health and the environment and require extensive cleanup. Think of places like old chemical plants, abandoned mines, and closed landfills. Superfund sites take longer to remediate and can impact land use for years.

Superfund sites are among the most contaminated areas in the U.S.

3. Emergency Response Sites

Emergency response sites need immediate action due to hazardous spills or releases that pose immediate risks. These are often unexpected incidents, like a chemical spill from a truck or a leaking storage tank, requiring a rapid response to protect public health.

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Emergency response sites need immediate action due to hazardous spills or releases that pose immediate risks.

4. RCRA Sites

RCRA (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act) sites focus on facilities managing hazardous waste. They include treatment, storage, and disposal sites where hazardous materials are regularly handled. These sites require compliance with strict waste management laws to prevent leaks, spills, or other environmental damage.

RCRA (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act) sites focus on facilities managing hazardous waste.

5. Federal Facilities

Federal facilities are government-owned properties with contamination issues, often linked to past military or research activities. These include former military bases, energy labs, and testing sites that can contain anything from chemical waste to unexploded ordnance. Cleanup at these sites is typically extensive and may take years.

Federal facilities are government-owned properties with contamination issues, often linked to past military or research activities.

How Do Remediation Sites Impact You?

The presence of a remediation site can affect you in several ways:

  • Property Value: Land near these sites might have reduced value, especially if contamination spreads or cleanup is lengthy.
  • Development Plans: Contamination can limit development options, as certain types of construction or land use may be restricted until the site is cleared.
  • Environmental Risks: Depending on the contamination level, there may be health risks for people living or working nearby.
  • Compliance Costs: If you're looking to buy or develop land, you may face higher costs for due diligence, compliance, and possible mitigation measures.

If You’re a Landowner

Owning land near a remediation site can bring unexpected challenges. You may have to navigate stricter regulations, deal with potential liability concerns, or experience reduced property value. On the upside, if the site is remediated, it could increase surrounding land values and open up new development opportunities.

If You’re a Developer

Brownfield sites can be an opportunity for developers looking to rehabilitate underused land. However, the redevelopment process can be complex, requiring environmental assessments, compliance with local regulations, and partnerships with agencies that offer grants or incentives. Successful remediation can turn a blighted property into a productive, profitable asset, making these projects worth the effort.

How to Find Remediation Sites on AcreValue

AcreValue makes it easy to find information about nearby remediation sites. Here’s how you can do it:

  • Log in to AcreValue: Ensure you are logged into your AcreValue account.
  • Navigate to the map: Go to the map section of AcreValue.
  • Open Map Layers menu: Locate the Map Layers menu at the top left corner of the map.
  • Select Remediation Sites: Within the Map Layers menu, find the option to display Remediation Sites, and expand the dropdown.
  • ~Select a Remediation Site Map Layer: Within the dropdown, find and select any of the remediation site map layers.

The Remediation Sites map layer is available to users with a Premium or Enterprise subscription. Ready to get started? Purchase a subscription or contact AcreValue Sales about an Enterprise subscription.

The Remediation Sites map layer is available to users with a Premium or Enterprise subscription.
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