{"id":2041,"date":"2025-02-05T11:51:03","date_gmt":"2025-02-05T11:51:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/growth-labs.dev\/geobu\/?p=2041"},"modified":"2025-02-19T13:01:35","modified_gmt":"2025-02-19T13:01:35","slug":"land-contamination-risk-management-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/growth-labs.dev\/geobu\/land-contamination-risk-management-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Contamination Conditioning in the Planning System"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Land Contamination Risk Management (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/land-contamination-risk-management-lcrm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LCRM<\/a>)<\/strong> is crucial for assessing and managing contaminated land in compliance with environmental regulations. Following the introduction of<a href=\"https:\/\/assets.publishing.service.gov.uk\/media\/5a757dfa40f0b6360e47489d\/pb13735cont-land-guidance.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Part 2A of the Environmental Protection Act 1990<\/a>, local authorities have a legal obligation to record and manage land impacted by contamination. Much of this process is handled through the planning system, using Conditions attached to Planning Approvals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At this point, it is important to clarify terminology. Many people use the term <strong>&#8220;contaminated land,&#8221;<\/strong> but under Part 2A, <strong>contaminated land<\/strong> has a legal definition requiring strict remediation oversight by the Environment Agency. To avoid confusion, professionals prefer terms like <strong>&#8220;land contamination&#8221;<\/strong> or <strong>&#8220;land containing contamination.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>LCRM Stage 1: Preliminary Risk Assessment (PRA)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>How to apply and manage these conditions are controlled by government guidance.&nbsp; For a long time, the guidance was <strong>CLR11<\/strong> (Contaminated Land Report no. 11) Model Procedures for the<strong> <\/strong>Management of Land Contamination.&nbsp; However, this was withdrawn in October 2020 and replaced with the<strong> LCRM (Land Contamination Risk Management)<\/strong> guidance, which is still in force.&nbsp; However, much of the terminology, such as the term \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/growth-labs.dev\/geobu\/phase-1-environmental-desk-studies\/\">Phase I<\/a>\u201d, is still in use today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>LCRM follows a step-by-step approach to investigating land contamination:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Risk Assessment (Stage 1)<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Preliminary Risk Assessment (PRA)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Generic qualitative risk assessment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Detailed quantitative risk assessment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Options Appraisal (Stage 2)<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Identify feasible remediation options<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conduct a detailed evaluation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the final remediation method<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Remediation and Verification (Stage 3)<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Develop a remediation strategy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Implement remediation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Produce a verification report<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conduct long-term monitoring if required<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>In practice, most of the work related to investigating land contamination within the planning system is encompassed by Stage 1, which covers the steps required to investigate a site.&nbsp; It is important to remember that LCRM identifies that it is possible at each stage to exit the process provided that \u201cthere are no unacceptable risks\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"http:\/\/growth-labs.dev\/geobu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/daniel-mccullough-FPFq_trr2Y-unsplash-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Environmental Risk Assessment\" class=\"wp-image-2053 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"http:\/\/growth-labs.dev\/geobu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/daniel-mccullough-FPFq_trr2Y-unsplash-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Environmental Risk Assessment\" class=\"wp-image-2053 lazyload\" srcset=\"http:\/\/growth-labs.dev\/geobu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/daniel-mccullough-FPFq_trr2Y-unsplash-980x551.jpg 980w, http:\/\/growth-labs.dev\/geobu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/daniel-mccullough-FPFq_trr2Y-unsplash-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key Changes in LCRM from CLR11<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Two major changes within <strong>LCRM Stage 1 (Preliminary Risk Assessment &#8211; PRA)<\/strong> include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Site walkover (reconnaissance visit)<\/strong> is now a required step.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>assessment of potential Unexploded Ordnance (UXO)<\/strong> must be considered.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A Tier 1 Preliminary Risk Assessment therefore comprises a review of the history of the site through<strong> Ordnance Survey maps<\/strong>, regulator-held<strong> environmental data<\/strong>, generally obtained from a third-party dataset provider, (however, we are increasingly finding that we also need to approach local authorities directly as they don\u2019t always provide all the data to the third party providers), a <strong>site reconnaissance visit<\/strong>, a review of <strong>on-line portal based data<\/strong>, such as the Coal Authority, the EA (SEPA for Scotland), UXO search; all of which is reviewed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The aim of all this data gathering for the Tier 1 assessment is to prepare a<strong> Conceptual Site Model (CSM)<\/strong> which identifies <strong>potential pollutant linkages<\/strong> using the <strong>source-pathway-receptor approach<\/strong> and <strong>defines probability, consequence and risk<\/strong> in line with CIRIA C552.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The outcome of which is to either determine that there are no unacceptable risks, that the site can be determined fit for purpose and that <strong>no further investigation is needed, or <\/strong>that contamination may be present such that <strong>risk cannot be discounted<\/strong>, meaning <strong>further investigation is needed.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>LCRM Stage 2: Options Appraisal and Remediation Strategy<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If further investigation is recommended, then we move to Tier 2 within Stage 1.&nbsp; LCRM describes this as the <strong>GQRA (Generic Qualitative Risk Assessment)<\/strong>, however, the industry still uses the old CLR11 term, that of a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/growth-labs.dev\/geobu\/phase-2-geotechnical-investigation\/\">Phase II Site Investigation<\/a><\/strong>. In practice, this involves:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Drilling or digging test holes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collecting and analyzing soil samples.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monitoring hazardous ground gases.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>All of this work is aimed at providing an Updated CSM. &nbsp;The assessment at this step is to compare the site-gained data against pre-determined, generic, values, called <strong>Soil Guidance Values<\/strong> (SGVs). &nbsp;That is to say, we would take the Preliminary CSM and confirm\/dispel the potential pollutant linkages in the Tier I investigation.&nbsp; As at the Tier 1 step, if the GQRA shows that none of the potential pollutant linkages actually exist, or that if contamination is present, it is at a sufficiently low enough level not to be a risk, the site can be deemed fit for purpose and no further action is needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If further investigation is needed, technically the next step is to carry out a DQRA (<strong>detailed quantitative risk assessment<\/strong>).&nbsp; The reality is that very, very few sites need to go to this extra step, the vast majority of the industry and is considered acceptable to most, if not all, local authorities, to omit this tier and move straight onto Stage 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which means we move to the need for <strong>remedial action<\/strong> to be put into place to render the site safe and fit for purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Again, it is generally accepted that this step is referred to as the <strong>remediation stage<\/strong>, where the Stage 2 Options Appraisal comes into play, that is to say, research and determine the best approach as to how to deal with the contamination on site.\u00a0 As such, the Options Appraisal actually forms part of the larger Remediation Strategy process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For this reason, a Remediation Strategy should include both a review of <strong>what remediation techniques would work on the site <\/strong>and then<strong> determine which is the most optimal<\/strong>, including a<strong> cost \/ benefit assessment<\/strong> from the developer\u2019s perspective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important to remember at this stage that whilst our role as the specialist is to<strong> determine and minimise risks from contamination to identified receptors<\/strong>, we work for the developer, not the local authority, and the regulator cannot, by law, be too onerous in their determination of risk.\u00a0 <strong>Our role is to manage risk, not necessarily remove it.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"http:\/\/growth-labs.dev\/geobu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/jasper-campbell-phbVpFCa6WA-unsplash-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2050 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"http:\/\/growth-labs.dev\/geobu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/jasper-campbell-phbVpFCa6WA-unsplash-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2050 lazyload\" srcset=\"http:\/\/growth-labs.dev\/geobu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/jasper-campbell-phbVpFCa6WA-unsplash-980x551.jpg 980w, http:\/\/growth-labs.dev\/geobu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/jasper-campbell-phbVpFCa6WA-unsplash-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>LCRM Stage 3: Remediation, Verification &amp; Validation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The next step in the process is to <strong>carry out the remediation<\/strong> in accordance with the approved strategy.\u00a0 During this process, it is important to keep records of everything that happened, including those things which didn\u2019t happen, such as finding previously unidentified contamination or introducing contamination to the site, e.g., a fuel leak allowing spilled fuel to enter the ground.\u00a0 All of this needs reporting in the <strong>Validation Report<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which brings us to the last regular step in the LCRM process, the production of a <strong>Validation Report<\/strong>.\u00a0 This is the mechanism by which we tell the regulator (the LPA) that the contamination identified on-site has been dealt with appropriately.\u00a0 It is important to remember that <strong>even if no contamination was found and no remediation was undertaken, it may still be that the LPA will want to see a Validation Report<\/strong> to have in writing that no previously unidentified contamination was encountered and no contaminative activities occurred during the works.\u00a0 One would also be required if the soil is brought onto the site for the gardens, in case the soil you bring on to the site is actually contaminated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Land Contamination Risk Management (LCRM) Matters<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important to remember that this work must be carried out by a \u2018Competent Person\u2019 as defined in Paragraph 189 of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). A competent Person is defined as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A Suitably Qualified Person (SQP) registered under the NQMS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The SoBRA accreditation scheme<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A Specialist in Land Condition (SiLC)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Membership of a professional organisation relevant to land contamination<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A specialist in the gas protection verification accreditation scheme (GPVS)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A proven track record of dealing with land contamination<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>At <strong>GeoEnviro Solutions<\/strong>, we meet these competency standards and adhere to the <strong>Yorkshire And Lincolnshire Pollution Advisory Group (YALPAG)<\/strong> remediation and validation guidance, ensuring best practices in land contamination risk management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Take the Next Step in Land Contamination Risk Management (LCRM)!<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At <strong>GES<\/strong>, we specialize in <strong>land contamination risk assessment, remediation, and validation<\/strong> to ensure your project meets <strong>regulatory compliance and environmental safety<\/strong>. Whether you&#8217;re at the <strong>preliminary risk assessment stage<\/strong> or need a <strong>remediation strategy<\/strong>, our team of experts is here to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udcde <strong>Get in Touch<a href=\"https:\/\/growth-labs.dev\/geobu\/contact-us\/\"> Today<\/a>!<\/strong><br>\u2714 <strong>Expert Consultation<\/strong> \u2013 Tailored solutions for your site.<br>\u2714 <strong>Regulatory Compliance<\/strong> \u2013 Ensure smooth approvals with LPAs.<br>\u2714 <strong>Comprehensive Risk Management<\/strong> \u2013 Minimize costs while maintaining safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udce9 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/growth-labs.dev\/geobu\/contact-us\/\">Contact us<\/a> now<\/strong> to discuss your project and get a <strong>free consultation!<\/strong> \ud83d\ude80<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Land Contamination Risk Management (LCRM) is crucial for assessing and managing contaminated land in compliance with environmental regulations. Following the introduction of Part 2A of the Environmental Protection Act 1990, local authorities have a legal obligation to record and manage land impacted by contamination. Much of this process is handled through the planning system, using [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>By Andrew Dickinson, Associate Director at GeoEnviro Solutions<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Following the introduction of Part 2A of the Environmental Protection Act 1990, local authorities have been legally obligated to identify and manage land affected by contamination. The primary mechanism for addressing this issue has been through the planning system, utilizing conditions attached to planning approvals.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Understanding Land Contamination vs. Contaminated Land<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It is important to clarify terminology. While many refer to 'contaminated land,' this term has a strict legal definition under Part 2A, requiring mandatory remediation overseen by the Environment Agency. To avoid confusion, professionals in the field refer to 'land contamination' or 'land containing contamination.'<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Evolution of Guidance: From CLR11 to LCRM<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Government guidance dictates the application and management of contamination conditions. Previously, this was outlined in CLR11 (Contaminated Land Report No. 11), but since October 2020, it has been replaced by LCRM (Land Contamination Risk Management), which remains in force. Despite this change, industry terminology such as \"Phase I\" is still commonly used.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Step-by-Step LCRM Process<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>LCRM establishes a structured approach to land contamination assessment:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Stage 1: Risk Assessment<\/strong><\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Preliminary Risk Assessment<\/strong> (PRA):<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Historical data review (e.g., Ordnance Survey maps, regulatory data)<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Site reconnaissance visit (walkover)<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Online portal data analysis (e.g., Coal Authority, Environment Agency, UXO search)<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Development of a Conceptual Site Model (CSM) to evaluate pollutant linkages<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Outcome: Determine whether risks are acceptable or if further investigation is needed<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list --><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Generic Qualitative Risk Assessment<\/strong> (GQRA) (commonly known as Phase II Site Investigation):<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Soil sampling and chemical analysis<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Hazardous gas monitoring<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Validation against Soil Guidance Values (SGVs)<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Outcome: If contamination is negligible, no further action is needed; otherwise, remediation may be required<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list --><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Detailed Quantitative Risk Assessment<\/strong> (DQRA):<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Rarely required but involves in-depth risk modeling<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Often bypassed in favor of moving directly to remediation<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list --><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Stage 2: Options Appraisal<\/strong><\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Identification of feasible remediation options<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Detailed evaluation of each option<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Selection of the most effective and cost-efficient remediation strategy<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Stage 3: Remediation and Verification<\/strong><\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Implementation of the selected remediation strategy<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Comprehensive record-keeping of remediation activities<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Production of a <strong>Validation Report<\/strong> for regulatory approval<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Validation Report is essential in confirming that the site has been appropriately remediated. Even if no contamination was found, planning authorities often require documentation verifying that no previously unidentified contamination was encountered.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Compliance and Competency Requirements<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>To conduct land contamination assessments, a <strong>'Competent Person'<\/strong> is required, as defined in Paragraph 189 of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). A Competent Person must meet one or more of the following criteria:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>A <strong>Suitably Qualified Person (SQP)<\/strong> under the National Quality Mark Scheme (NQMS)<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Accreditation from the <strong>SoBRA<\/strong> scheme<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Recognition as a <strong>Specialist in Land Condition (SiLC)<\/strong><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Membership in a professional organization relevant to land contamination<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Certification under the <strong>Gas Protection Verification Scheme (GPVS)<\/strong><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Demonstrated experience in managing land contamination<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Choose GeoEnviro Solutions?<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>At GeoEnviro Solutions, we meet and exceed these competency requirements. As leaders in the field, we align our remediation and validation strategies with guidance from the <strong>Yorkshire and Lincolnshire Pollution Advisory Group (YALPAG)<\/strong>\u2014a trusted authority comprised of local government contaminated land teams. Our extensive industry experience enables us to provide effective, regulatory-compliant, and cost-efficient solutions for land contamination issues.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For expert consultation on land contamination assessments, contact <strong>GeoEnviro Solutions<\/strong> today. 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