Environmental management solutions for acid sulfate soils

Acid sulfate soil solutions

Formed in wet environments such as marshes, swamps and mangroves, acid sulfate soils contain minerals that chemically react with oxygen (oxidise) when earth is excavated or drained. This oxidation causes sulfuric acid to be released into the environment which can, in turn, lead to heavy metals and other contaminants entering surrounding ecosystems.

Our contaminated land and water specialists support clients in the resources, property, infrastructure and water sectors to understand acid sulfate soil risks, manage soil dewatering and disposal, monitor environmental impacts and mitigate the impact of contamination on human health, water, ecology and development.

Acid sulfate soils management solutions

Preliminary and detailed site assessments for acid sulfate soils
Groundwater and surface water monitoring
Acid mine drainage
Acid sulfate soil and dewatering management plans
Dredge management planning
Groundwater drawdown (dewatering) numerical modelling
Development and implementation of acid sulfate soil treatment systems for land and water

Sustainable soil reuse practices and/or disposal
On-site management during and post-construction for acid sulfate soil and groundwater
Liaison with regulatory agencies
Acid sulfate soil research projects
Integrated contaminated land and acid sulfate soil projects
Environmental planning and policy for the development of affected sites.