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2.3 SIGNIFICANTASSUMPTIONS Groundwater within the local geologic province is typically contained in an unconfined aquifer (water table). The slope of the water table under static conditions with no pumping interference often approximates the land surface topography. Thus, the interpreted groundwater flow direction is assumed to have a profile similar to the ground surface topography. Perennial surface waters (creeks, streams, rivers, etc.) are assumed to act as a discharge point for groundwater flow. 2.4' LIMrfAl1ONS AND EXCEPTIONS OFASSESSMENT In performing this environmental site assessment, CESI has endeavored to observe the degree of care and skill generally exercised by other consultants undertaking similar studies at the same fime, under similar circumstances and conditions, and in the same geographic area. No warranty is expressed or -l implied. It is important that the reader of this report recognize the limitations of the report and the scope l of services that form the basis of the report. These limitations are described herein. CESI cannot state that the site contains no hazardous or toxic materials nor other latent conditions, beyond those noted by its personnel during performance of this assessment and disclosed within this report. The findings of this report are applicable and representative of conditions encountered at fhe subject site at the time of this evaluation, and may not represent conditions at a later date. Subsequent changes in land use or other activities on or near the site could invalidate those findings. The review of public records was limited to that information which was available to CESI at the time this report was prepared. interviews with local and state government authorities were limited to those people whom CESI were able to contact during the preparation of this report. All information was derived from practically reviewable, readily available sources in compliance with the standards set forth by the American Society for Testing and Materials {ASTM) Standard Practice E 1527-05 Phase 9 Environmental Sife Assessment and Reports Requlremenfs. Although this report J satisfies the ASTM E 1527-05 Standard Practice, these results are not a guarantee or warranty that no environmental conditions exist or That the property is free from all contamination. The ASTM Standard was developed to outline appropriate .inquiry into the assessment of real properly and therein "reduce, but not eliminate, uncertainty regarding the potential for recognized environmental conditrons". The opinions presented in this report are based on findings derived from a site reconnaissance of the subject site, a review of specified regulatory records and historical sources, and comments made by interviewees. Generally, information obtained from public records and from interviews is reliable. However, CESI cannot warrant or guarantee that information provided is complete or accurate. !n the evenf responses requested by CESI from public agencies are provided to CESI following the submit#al of our report, They will be reviewed and forwarded to Cabarrus County Parks Department. DataData Gaas: A limitation to the Phase 1 ESA was that the opera#ional hisfory of fhe property was not . --1 traced in five-year intervals. Aerial photographs were not readily available from 1939-1949, 1951-1955, j 1965-1974, 1976-1986, 1988-1992 and 1994-2QQ4. in addition, no City Directories were available for the subject site. These data gaps are not considered significant because the information would likely be duplicative of information from other sources and the site reconnaissance. Wallace Property Ph 1 ESA CESI Project No. 080913.000 October i4, 2008 Page 6 Attachment number 1 C,_g Page 498 of 627