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Lucion Delta-Simons Ltd has provided invaluable advice on the environmental elements at West Midlands Interchange allowing us as owners and development managers to proceed with confidence on this complex and challenging scheme.  Lucion Delta-Simons Ltd has worked with sensitivity and flexibility around the various land ownership issues encountered and combined seamlessly with the other members of the professional team to help move through the purchase of the site towards enabling works, infrastructure, and unit construction.  We look forward to continuing our work with the team to deliver this exciting and significant logistics scheme.

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Groundwater FAQ

Groundwater assessments are important for several reasons:

  1. To identify and characterise potential contamination risks to groundwater resources and dependent receptors, such as water supplies, surface waters, and ecological systems.
  2. To comply with statutory requirements and environmental regulations that mandate the protection of groundwater from pollution.
  3. To inform decision-making and risk management strategies for land transactions, development projects, and environmental liability assessments.
  4. To protect human health and the environment from the adverse impacts of groundwater contamination.
  5. To develop effective remediation and monitoring plans to address identified contamination and ensure the long-term protection of groundwater resources.

A groundwater risk assessment typically includes the following key components:

  • Desk study and conceptual site model development to understand the hydrogeological setting, potential contamination sources, pathways, and receptors.
  • Site investigation and characterisation, including borehole drilling, well installation, and hydraulic testing, to collect site-specific data on groundwater conditions and contamination.
  • Groundwater sampling and analysis to determine the presence, nature, and extent of contamination.
  • Contaminant fate and transport modelling to predict the migration and behaviour of contaminants in the groundwater system.
  • Risk assessment and characterisation to evaluate the potential impacts of contamination on receptors and inform risk management decisions.
  • Identification and appraisal of remediation and monitoring options to address identified risks and ensure the long-term protection of groundwater resources.

In-situ groundwater monitoring involves the use of fixed sensors and data loggers installed within monitoring wells to continuously measure groundwater levels, quality, and other parameters in real-time. This approach provides high-frequency, spatially specific data without the need for manual sampling and minimizes disturbance to the groundwater system.

Ex-situ groundwater monitoring, on the other hand, involves the manual collection of groundwater samples from monitoring wells for subsequent laboratory analysis. This approach allows for a wider range of analytical parameters to be measured and provides a snapshot of groundwater conditions at the time of sampling. Ex-situ monitoring is typically used for routine compliance monitoring and can be combined with in-situ monitoring for a comprehensive understanding of groundwater conditions.

Groundwater assessments play a critical role in supporting regulatory compliance by:

  • Demonstrating adherence to statutory requirements and environmental permits that mandate the protection of groundwater resources
  • Providing the scientific data and evidence needed to support environmental impact assessments, planning applications, and other regulatory submissions
  • Identifying and characterizing contamination risks that may trigger regulatory reporting, investigation, or remediation obligations
  • Informing the development of effective monitoring and management plans to ensure ongoing compliance with groundwater protection regulations
  • Facilitating stakeholder engagement and communication with regulators, local authorities, and other interested parties to build trust and confidence in the management of groundwater risks

PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are a group of synthetic chemicals that have been widely used in industrial and consumer products for their water, grease, and stain-resistant properties. PFAS are highly persistent in the environment and have been detected in groundwater, surface water, and soil around the world.

PFAS are a concern for groundwater because:

  • They are highly mobile and can spread rapidly in groundwater systems, leading to widespread contamination
  • They are resistant to natural degradation processes and can persist in the environment for many years
  • They have been linked to a range of potential health effects, including cancer, immune system dysfunction, and developmental issues
  • They are challenging to detect and remediate using conventional technologies, requiring specialised assessment and management approaches

Lucion’s groundwater assessment services can benefit your project in several ways:

  • Providing a comprehensive understanding of the groundwater system and any associated contamination, enabling informed decision-making and risk management
  • Identifying and quantifying potential liabilities and costs associated with groundwater contamination, allowing for effective budgeting and planning
  • Supporting regulatory compliance and stakeholder engagement by providing scientifically robust and defensible data and assessments
  • Facilitating the development of targeted and cost-effective remediation and monitoring strategies, minimising long-term environmental and financial risks
  • Providing expert advice and guidance to navigate the complex technical, regulatory, and commercial aspects of groundwater management
  • Delivering reliable, efficient, and value-added services that protect your interests and reputation as a responsible environmental steward

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