What are the costs associated with soil testing and remediation?
Small (average lot size = 4,000sq.ft.), residential properties like vacant lots in South Providence are currently not eligible for federal funds to study and clean up contamination as is the case for large industrial sites called Brownfields. The cost for vacant lot testing and remediation poses significant financial hurdles for low-income residents who may otherwise be interested in redeveloping (owning) a vacant lot. Therefore it is important for the City to assess lots before the transfer of property to residents. The cost for removal of lead contaminated soil in RI is usually cheaper than in other states because of Rhode Island’s Household Hazardous Waste Exception, stating that lead waste that is generated from residentially zoned property may be treated as household, vs. hazardous, waste. Recent price quotes were obtained from a local lead testing consulting company (quotes include labor, equipment, materials and disposal of waste): Remediation of highly contaminated vacant lots
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