Reclamation of contaminated land
Language: eng. Publication details: Chichester John Wiley and Sons 2004Description: vii, 238p. 23cmISBN:- 0471985619
- 333.73
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Presents an overview of the general skills and knowledge required in contaminated land management. Encompasses general management, regulatory practice and specific land contamination issues. Part one discusses: site characterisation and the design of site investigations; the central role of conceptual models; and risk assessment in decision making. Part two examines how risks from contaminated land are managed and the role of different remediation approaches. Makes reference to UK policy and law.