Ground Science Environmental Capabilities

Environmental Capabilities

EPA Fill Material Screen Testing is a requirement of the Victorian Government that assess a suite of analytes that determines the contamination level of your soil. If you have excavated spoils that require the removal from your construction site to a licensed land fill, you are required to have an EPA screen test performed which will classify the soil as either Clean, low level contaminated or contaminated soil. Generally one test represents 50m3 of soil. Ground Science will be pleased to assist you with this matter.

Percolation testing involves the measurement of water flow into the subsoil for septic tank design or stormwater collection pits. A standpipe system may be used or alternatively the use of a constant head supply using clear polycarbonate tubing and measuring the drop from the supply reservoir.

Septic Tank Land Capabilities Assessment

A centralized sewerage system is the best way of dealing with wastewater in cities and towns. Providing the same sewerage disposal facilities for small widely dispersed rural properties is not feasible under this system. A septic tank system is an appropriate method for the safe disposal of wastes in these situations.

A comprehensive land assessment should be under taken on such properties prior to a residential development occurring. The Land Capability Assessment (LCA) will assess the capability of the site to sustainably manage wastewater within the allotments boundaries and minimize the health and environmental impacts.

Environmental Site Assessments look at potentially contaminated sites which is an issue which may impact on the land owner, occupier, surrounding land uses and other uses of the land. There is a diverse range of activities that may result in contamination. Ground Science will be pleased to develop a sampling and analysis programme specific to your site and make a site specific health assessment evaluation based on the available data and proposed land use (ie Residential, Agricultural/Horticultural or Commercial/Industrial).

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