Good practice guidance: some per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in soil and the water environment

Publication C819

CIRIA, 2024
Good practice guidance: some per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in soil and the water environment Download document

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Core Supplement

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Abstract

Helps guide the user through the complex process of managing risks associated with soil and water contaminated with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAs). Presents an overview of PFAs, covering legal aspects and liabilities, the various health, environmental, ecological and regulatory factors are explored and provides good practice guidance for site investigation and land contamination risk management.

Author

Nathanail, P., Williams, G., and Nathanail, J.

History

Based on P3131.

ISBN

9780860179658

Subjects

  • Special subject areas
  • Environmental issues/energy
  • Construction operations
  • Materials
  • Aggregates
  • Pollution/waste disposal/contaminated land

Publisher History

CIRIA was formerly known as the Construction Industry Research and Information Association. They are a member-based research and information organisation who publish reports and technical papers covering building and civil engineering as well as transport and utilities infrastructure.

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