An EDR environmental report on the property and neighborhood is available to you.
What is an EDR? It identifies if there are recorded instances of contamination on or
near the property.
Environmental contamination issues can often pose serious health and investment risks.
It is unwise to assume that because it is a residential dwelling or property it is not
subject to these types of issues. Regardless of the age, state, region of the country,
whether urban or rural setting of the property has no bearing on these potential problems.
These reports typically search the following databases as well as others suited
to a residential property, depending on the locale:
- Leaking Underground and/or Leaking Above Ground Storage Tanks
- Landfills
- State Hazardous Waste Sites
- Federal Priority and Proposed "Superfund" Sites (most serious)
- Emergency Response Notification Sites
- Clandestine Drug Lab Sites ("Meth Labs")
- Center for Disease Control Environmental Health Assessments
- Active and Former Department of Defense Sites
- Radioactive Material Activity Sites
A report will show if any of these records of contamination are within a 300 foot radius
(a 6 acre circle) of the target property, as well as what is beyond 300 feet,
up to the accepted EPA search distance. These reports DO NOT include septic tanks,
or the presence of radon, lead, asbestos, mold or other conditions inside the structure.
Typically, the "status" of these records is indicated in the report. If the status is not available or if you would like additional information you will have these options open to you:
- Your inspector can procure more detailed information about specific sites with a Detailed Site Report
- The report provides contact information for agencies that provide data within the Neighborhood Environmental Report
- You can contact a professional Environmental Consultant
Reports are highly recommended and available at a cost of $125.00
