What is Contamination Remediation?

A Phase 2 Geo-Environmental site study is a study that looks extensively at a piece of land to investigate whether or not the soil is contaminated in any way and whether or not remediation will be required. Specialists remediation and validation services should always be used in these instances, following on from the specialist site study to begin with. That way, the development of the land is completely covered from any potential problems that contamination of soil could cause further down the line. After an extensive study looking at the land, a qualified company can provide a detailed level of guidance as to the next steps that will alleviate or eliminate the problems being faced.

When a site survey has found that the soil and land is contaminated in some way, remediation is required, and it is from there that a range of suitable options are discussed with experts. There could be a number of reasons why a plot of land has become contaminated and as a result there could be any number of practices looked at as a way of remedying the problem. Contaminated soil could cause problems to the construction phase of a development, halt it for a period of time that causes severe financial problems and time delays, or in the worst cases, puts the entire development at risk.

One of the ways in which a remediation strategy is looked at could be to physically remove the contamination in full, whilst combining with traditional clean capping or cover system. Alternate to this, there are some technologies that are effective, such as solidification or stabilisation of both contamination of soil or contamination of groundwater, as well as methods that are chemical, thermal or biological. Toxic clean-up is important to the development of a plot of land, ensuring that it is ready to be worked on during the next stage of the development.

It is also important to understand that every single site and plot of land will be different to the next one. It is therefore important to hire the services of a professional team that can provide a tailored and measured approach to each situation, providing the most effective support and remediation of land for each moment. That way, you know that you are getting the best service for your project needs, budgets and desired outcome. There is no such thing as a one size fits all approach to contaminated land remediation.

It is important to deal with contaminated soil in a timely and effective way. There are different ways to look at contaminated soil and without expert help and guidance, it can quickly cause even more problems for the future. This is why it is vital that you look for a company that can offer specialist soil remediation and validation service to assist with remedying the contamination of the soil. There are many different instances and types of land where contamination of the soil can cause long-term problems to the potential development of the land, alongside the health of humans, animals and plant life in the immediate area.