Soil contamination

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Prod-ID: DAT-90-en

Created 01 Jan 2002 Published 01 Jan 2002 Last modified 28 Jun 2016

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Soil contamination

Topics: Soil ,

The dataset on soil contamination contains information provided on a regular basis by EIONET countries on the following issues: Progress in the management of contaminated sites; Expenditure and estimated costs; Industrial and commercial branches responsible for local soil contamination; Main contaminants affecting soil and groundwater

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Progress in management of contaminated sites

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Progress in management of contaminated sites (Microsoft Excel spreadsheet)
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Reporting obligations (ROD)

Soil Contamination (TE-2)

Last upload:: 09 Aug 2006
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Data sources: The European Topic Centre on Terrestrial Environment. Date of delivery (date sent to the Data Service): 2 August 2006.
Owners:: European Environment Agency (EEA)
Processors:: The European Topic Centre on Land Use and Spatial Information

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The dataset is maintained for EEA by the European Topic Centre on Terrestrial Environment.

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Progress in management of contaminated sites The term 'contaminated site' refers to a well-delimited area where the presence of soil contamination has been confirmed. The severity of the impacts to ecosystems and human health can be such that remediation is needed, specifically in relation to the current or planned use of the site. The remediation or clean-up of contaminated sites can result in a full elimination or in a reduction of these impacts. The term "potentially contaminated site" includes any site where soil contamination is suspected but not verified and detailed investigations need to be carried out to verify whether relevant impacts exist. Management of contaminated sites is designed to ameliorate any adverse effects where impairment of the environment is suspected or has been proved, and to minimize any potential threats (to human health, water bodies, soil, habitats, foodstuffs, biodiversity etc.). Management starts with a basic desk study or historical investigation, which may lead to more detailed investigations, remediation or land redevelopment. The indicator shows progress in five main steps: 1) preliminary study; 2) preliminary investigation; 3) main site investigation; 4) implementation of risk reduction measures. The indicator also shows the costs to society of the clean-up, the main activities responsible for soil contamination and the achievements managing the contaminated sites.

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