Contaminated land risk assessments: A beginner’s guide
Contaminated land refers to areas where soil, groundwater, or surface water have been polluted by the presence of hazardous substances or contaminants. This is often the result of human activity. It is often found in those areas that were formerly occupied by industrial use, as potentially hazardous substances would have been present. Contaminated land is typically associated with brownfield sites; however, greenfield land can also be contaminated.What makes land contaminated?Land is deemed contaminated if:There is a source of contamination, such...
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