Soil contamination has appeared as a big problem
these days. Across the globe this issues has become quite prevalent. There are
also steps taken to prevent it but it seems that robust steps need to be taken
now so that it can be eliminated completely. In case the soil gets
contaminated, it productivity and fertility will go down. That site will no
longer remain fertile and thus the agriculture related works cannot be carried
out. Such a site is also not good for the human health and for the other living
beings that use to dwell there. So, the time has come to opt for the preliminary site assessment. This is
the very first step that can be taken to determine and prevent soil
contamination. During this process, the actual pollutant that is creating the
problem can be traced and eliminated through proper remediation process. This
is the desk study phase and during this phase, proper investigation is done to
determine whether the site is contaminated or not. In case that site is
contaminated, further steps are taken to eliminate the contamination to the
maximum extent.
- Phase one is vital
It’s the stage1 preliminary site investigation which is often considered as a vital
process. To perform this step there is always a need to have a good balance
between the team, government and the local authorities. There is also a need
for the right kind of technical skills which will further help to provide the
right kind of report on the basis of the investigation.
- Follow the right steps
Soil pollution can occur over or inside the surface.
But this cannot be traced easily until and unless you follow the right
investigation steps.