Looking for a Phase I ESA in Dana Point, CA? Describe your project once and up to three environmental consultants who work in Dana Point and Orange County get back to you with a quote. It's free and there is no obligation.
Dana Point is home to about 32,585 people (2024 Census Bureau estimate), a shrinking community (−1.6% since 2020). With 5,024 people per sq mi, it is a densely built-up area. Commercial sales and loans here routinely require a Phase I, especially for former industrial, gas station and dry cleaning sites.
Dana Point at a glance
- Population (Census Bureau estimate, 2024)
- 32,585 (−1.6% since 2020)
- Rank in California
- 231st of 482 cities and towns
- Land area
- 6.5 sq mi
- Population density
- 5,024 people per sq mi (densely built-up)
- Type
- City (Dana Point city)
- Main county
- Orange County
What to check before hiring in Dana Point
- Qualifications: the report is signed by an Environmental Professional under the EPA All Appropriate Inquiries rule; some states also license environmental consultants.
- Lender requirements: check whether your lender has its own scope or reliance letter requirements.
- Timing: order early: records requests and the site visit take time.
- Price drivers: property size and history, number of buildings and turnaround.
Useful official resources
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EPA: brownfields
All Appropriate Inquiries and brownfields programs.
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ASTM International
Publisher of the E1527 standard.
Services available in Dana Point
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Phase I Environmental Site Assessment
Records review, site visit and interviews to ASTM E1527 by an Environmental Professional, for a purchase or a loan.
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Phase II Environmental Site Assessment
Soil, groundwater or vapor sampling when a Phase I identifies a recognized environmental condition.
Frequently asked questions in Dana Point
How much does a Phase I ESA cost in Dana Point, CA?
It depends on the size and history of the property and the turnaround. Describe the property: consultants who serve Dana Point send a proposal.
How long does it take?
Often two to three weeks; rush service is usually available.
What if the Phase I finds something?
A Phase II may be recommended to sample soil or groundwater and assess the extent.
Which environmental consultants will contact me?
Up to three independent environmental consultants who serve Dana Point and the surrounding area, chosen for the service you need. Your details are shared only with your consent.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024) and Gazetteer Files (public domain), imported on 10/31/2026. Figures describe the incorporated place or county as published; they are shown for information only.