Frequently Asked Question

What is Confirmed and Suspected Contamination Site?: They are sites undergoing cleanup and that are awaiting further investigation and/or cleanup. These sites have received an Initial Investigation to determine whether a release or threatened release of a hazardous substance may have occurred that warrants further action under the Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA). When sites receive a No Further Action determination, they no longer have a confirmed and suspected contamination status.
Why is this information important?: Failure to research the environmental status of property prior to its purchase means that the buyer is willing to accept the property "as is". For the unwary buyer, this could include the cost of cleaning up contamination from hazardous substances.