Overview Flashcards
(7 cards)
When is reclamation of contaminated land most commonly carried out?
As part of obtaining planning permission for a new build
Who is held responsible for pollution of land? Why can this sometimes pose issues?
The company that caused the pollution
In many cases, these companies do not exist anymore
If the polluter cannot be charged for reclaiming polluted land, who bears the cost? What does this mean?
Local Councils or Developers
Reclamation will be tightly budget-controlled
What is a Pollutant Linkage?
A Source, Pathway and Receptor chain
When is remediation considered for a plot of land?
Only when there is a risk of pollution causing harm to people or protected environments e.g. aquifers
What is the general order of operations for a reclamation project?
Preliminary Works inc. Site Investigation
Laboratory Analysis (which is ongoing throughout)
Earthworks
Soil Treatment
Waste Management
Validation
Which legislation governs the remediation of contaminated land?
Environmental Protection Act for Contaminated Land (1990)
EU directives:
Water Framework Directive and the Groundwater directive
Environmental Liability Directive
Soil Framework Directive (In development)
