Soil quality - Characterization of contaminated soil related to groundwater protection

BS EN ISO 15175:2018

British Standards Institution
Soil quality - Characterization of contaminated soil related to groundwater protection Download document

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Current

Supplement

British Standards Extra Supplement

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BS EN ISO

Abstract

Provides guidance, principles, and methods for, the evaluation of sites, soils, and soil materials. Focuses on source of contamination of groundwater and their function in transporting, degrading and transforming contaminants. Identifies and lists relevant monitoring strategies, methods for sampling, soil processing and analytical methods. Applicable to the evaluation of the impact of contaminants on groundwater in relation to drinking water quality, irrigation water quality, industrial use, and natural base flow.

History

Supersedes BS EN ISO 15175:2011.

ISBN

9780580935350

Subjects

  • Civil engineering, infrastructure and public utilities
  • Site investigation
  • Groundwater control
  • Earthworks/foundations/piling/retaining walls
  • Pollution/waste disposal/contaminated land
  • Special subject areas
  • Environmental issues/energy

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