Risk Evaluation Resources

DEQ’s procedures for evaluating human health risks are outlined in the Tier 1/Tier2 flowchart. Contact the appropriate oversight program with any questions.

Screening

Initial screening (Tier 1) using the tables and links below will help determine if site contaminant concentrations meet unrestricted use standards.

     Preliminary Soil Remediation Goals (PSRG) Table (October 2016)
     Groundwater Standards and IMACs (15A NCAC 02L)
     Surface Water Standards (15A NCAC 02B)
     Vapor Intrusion Screening Levels (October 2016)

Calculating Risk

​A risk calculator (Tier 2) is provided to quantify human health risks when multiple contaminants are present and when conditions justify using site-specific input parameters. 

     DEQ Risk Calculator (August 2016)
     Risk Assessment Report Forms
     Risk Assessment Equations and Calculations

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