MWP offers a comprehensive service in the field of Contaminated Land Assessment.

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The assessment involves determining the origin, nature and likely distribution of contamination within a site and the potential impacts that this could have on human health and the wider environment.

 

This assessment is undertaken in 3 Phases, detailed below.

 

Phase 1: Initial Investigation

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The first part of the assessment is to determine whether the site is contaminated and includes:

 

• Desk Study

• Walkover Survey and Visual inspection of the existing site

• Production of a detailed report documenting all findings and recommendations.

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Phase 2: Site Investigation

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Following from this, an appropriate Phase 2 investigation can be planned and includes:

 

• Intrusive (e.g. trial pits) and non-intrusive (surface sampling) ground investigation techniques

• Soil and Groundwater Sampling

• Analytical Data Interpretation

• Production of a report documenting the nature, extent and significance of contamination, if relevant

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Phase 3: Remediation Assessment

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Finally, if investigation results exceed intervention values, it will be necessary to:

 

• Determine the available remediation options available

• Determine the appropriate course of action

• Liaise with the enforcement authority

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