Contaminated Land
Contaminated land in the UK represents a significant historical and long term environmental
problem and the introduction of evermore stringent legislation combined with the growing
challenges to manage environmental risk present difficult choices to industry, developers and
land owners. Whether you are trading land or property; developing land for housing or
industrial uses; benchmarking for ISO-14001; or submitting permits to operate an industrial
process there is a raft of legislation that needs to be satisfied and commercial
responsibilities that must be taken care of.
Our team of environmental specialists provide comprehensive contaminated land investigations
as well as assessment and remediation advice that is tailored to your requirements, ensuring
that current and forthcoming legislative requirements are met. We offer the following
range of services:
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Contaminated Land Investigations |
| Who is it for |
Property developers; house builders; structural engineers; facilities managers.
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| What is it |
Phase I - Desk Study, also known as a Land Quality Statement, is carried out as a precursor
to any intrusive investigation and provides an effective statement of the site's
environmental and land quality.
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Phase II - Intrusive Investigation to assess whether the potential contamination identified
in Phase I has impacted on the underlying soils, groundwater and identified receptors.
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| What is involved |
A site inspection followed by desk based historical and environmental research and review.
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A range of modern and traditional drilling & sampling techniques are used to recover
soil and groundwater samples. Samples are analysed by UKAS accredited laboratory and
field work is undertaken in general accordance with BS5930 (1999).
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| Outcome |
Assessment of potential contamination sources, migration routes and sensitive receptors
applicable to the site. Preparation of a qualitative environmental risk assessment
with recommendations for further work, if required.
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Quantitative risk assessment and confirmation of Phase I findings. Appropriate
recommendations to mitigate risk and to ensure the site is suitable for its intended end
use.
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IPPC Site Condition Reports |
| IPPC Site Condition Reports |
Operators of industrial processes and owners of installations
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| What is it |
As part of the PPC application, every installation is required to submit a report that
describes the site condition in terms of its historical and current soil and groundwater
contamination. Before surrendering the permit, the report is used as a reference point
to compare contamination levels (if present) from before and after the operation of the
installation. The type of site condition reports vary from Phase 1A to Phase 1B or 2.
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| What is involved |
Phase 1A requires a site reconnaissance followed by a desk based historical and
environmental research and review.
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Phase 1B requires a strategic [limited] intrusive investigation to assess whether the
identified zones have impacted on underlying soils and groundwater. A range of modern
and traditional drilling & sampling techniques are used to recover soil and groundwater
samples. Samples are analysed by UKAS accredited laboratory and field work is
undertaken in general accordance with BS5930 (1999).
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Phase 2 is only required if any significant contamination issues require accurate
delineation or further more detailed intrusive investigation.
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| Outcome |
Assessment of potential contamination sources, migration routes and sensitive receptors
applicable to the site. A conceptual model is prepared and the site is zoned on the
basis of all current and historical contamination sources prior to a qualitative
environmental risk assessment being undertaken, incorporating recommendations for further
works, if required.
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The conceptual model for the site is developed and a quantitative risk assessment is
completed to define the risk of any identified contamination migrating and impacting upon
receptors.
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Detailed multi-dimensional risk assessment.
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Other |
| Who is it for |
Land owners, property developers, facilities managers
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| What is it |
Site Remediation |
Due Diligence integral to the disposal or purchase of land or property |
Environmental Monitoring |
| What is involved |
Depending on intended use and based on findings of intrusive site investigations a strategy
and methodology is designed and implemented to control and minimise hazards and risks posed
by contaminated soil and groundwater. Field monitoring and sampling are undertaken to
confirm the effectiveness of the remedial work.
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A desk based environmental review followed by a site inspection and an appraisal of current
or recent processes.
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Gas and groundwater sampling and monitoring on landfill sites, land affected by mining
activity or active installations.
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| Outcome |
Validation report confirming the effectiveness of remediation works. |
A full identification of potential contamination sources and migration pathways and an
assessment of hazards and risks associated with these and how they impact on the site and
its owners.
Recommendations and costs for site investigation if significant hazards are identified [e.g.
asbestos or land/water contamination].
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Detailed interpretative report showing status and comparisons against current legislative
limits and international standards.
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Please feel free to contact us at
info@environmentalevaluation.co.uk if
you require more information.
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Oldham