What kinds of things are used in calculating site scores?
When calculating a site score, many variables come into play. These include the potential groundwater, surface water, soil exposure, and air pathways. When looking at the possible pathways of contamination, the types and amounts of contaminants must be evaluated. The site conditions are evaluated as well to determine a likelihood of release of the discovered contaminants. In addition, potential targets such as human populations or sensitive environments (e.g. wetlands) are reviewed to determine their risk of being affected by the contamination from the site in question.
