Environmental Due Diligence
Three Rivers Environmental, LLC offers expert environmental due diligence services, including Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), Transaction Screen Assessments, and Record Search Risk Assessments (RSRAs), all conducted in accordance with applicable ASTM standards (e.g., ASTM E1527-21, ASTM E1903-19). We also provide New Jersey Preliminary Assessments compliant with NJDEP Technical Requirements for Site Remediation. Our Phase I ESA services identify recognized environmental conditions (RECs) through detailed historical reviews, site inspections, and interviews, supporting CERCLA All Appropriate Inquiry (AAI) compliance.
Phase II ESAs involve subsurface investigations, such as soil and groundwater sampling, to confirm and quantify contamination for effective remediation planning. Additionally, our Preliminary Assessments evaluate potential contamination sources to guide further investigation or remediation, ensuring regulatory adherence and risk mitigation for our clients.
Child Care Center Licensing Services
Indoor Environmental Health Assessments
Lead based paint inspections/risk assessments
Lead based paint inspections/risk assessments
Three Rivers Environmental is a NJ Department of Health (DOH) licensed firm (License #2026) approved to conduct Indoor Environmental Health (IEHA) Assessment in accordance with NJ Department of Health guidelines to secure a Safe Building Interior Certificate.
An IEHA is required when:
- Building is constructed prior to 1979
- Prior/current use of building and/or site was/is used for industrial, storage or other high hazard purpose
- The site is contaminated or where contamination is suspected
- The site has been referred to the NJ DOH, due to a prior use of the building or property which is of concern
- The site is co-located in a building with a dry cleaner and/or nail salon
Lead based paint inspections/risk assessments
Lead based paint inspections/risk assessments
Lead based paint inspections/risk assessments
New Jersey regulations prioritize protecting children from lead exposure in child care centers, governed by the NJ Department of Children and Families (DCF) Office of Licensing (N.J.A.C. 3A:52) and the NJ Department of Health (NJDOH) under N.J.A.C. 8:51 and 8:62. While routine lead-based paint (LBP) inspections are not universally mandated, assessments are required for centers built before 1978 (presumed to contain LBP unless tested) when triggered by elevated blood lead levels (EBLs), renovations, or as part of Safe Building Interior Certification.
These must be conducted by NJDOH-certified lead inspectors/risk assessors employed by NJ Department of Community Affairs (DCA)-licensed lead evaluation contractors.
Drinking Water testing
Lead based paint inspections/risk assessments
The New Jersey Department of Children and Families (NJ DCF) Office of Licensing mandates testing for lead and copper in drinking water at licensed child care centers to ensure child safety and compliance with state regulations (N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(i)5i). These requirements, effective since March 6, 2017, apply to all centers, with testing required every three years prior to license renewal.
Centers serviced by public community water systems must submit a water testing report for lead and copper, attached to the DCF Drinking Water Testing Checklist and Statement of Assurance.
Radon Testing
Radon is a naturally occurring, odorless, radioactive gas that can seep into homes and buildings from the ground, posing a significant lung cancer risk—it's the second leading cause after smoking, responsible for about 21,000 U.S. deaths annually. In New Jersey, where soil and geology contribute to elevated levels (especially in northern and central regions), the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) strongly recommends testing all homes, schools, and child care centers.
Child care centers are required to conduct radon testing at initial licensing and every five years from initial licensing.
Indoor Air quality
Indoor Air quality
Three Rivers Environmental is committed to creating safe and healthy indoor environments by offering comprehensive indoor testing services to identify and mitigate potential hazards while ensuring regulatory compliance. Our expert team conducts formaldehyde and volatile organic compound (VOC) air testing to detect harmful pollutants,. With our specialized expertise, we provide accurate results and practical recommendations to help maintain a safe, compliant, and healthy indoor space.
Indoor air quality testing is required if the child care center is co-located in a building with a dry cleaner, nail salon, or other high hazard use.