Colm Corcoran
Service Line Leader – Contaminated Land
Though naturally occurring and harmless under the right conditions, acid sulfate soils can cause significant environmental harm if not carefully managed.
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.
Colm Corcoran
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