Conceptual Site Models in Contaminated Land Assessment: A Practical Guide for Australian Sites

Conceptual Site Models in Contaminated Land Assessment: A Practical Guide for Australian Sites - iEnvi project image

What is a Conceptual Site Model in contaminated land assessment? A Conceptual Site Model (CSM) is a written and graphical representation of an environmental system. It links contamination sources to exposure pathways and sensitive receptors. Australia’s National Environment Protection (Assessment of Site Contamination) Measure 1999 (amended 2013) requires a CSM at every stage of contaminated … Read more

Stacks, Sparks and a Creek at the Fence Line: Fire Risk Compliance at a Melbourne Metal Recycling Facility

Stacks, Sparks and a Creek at the Fence Line: Fire Risk Compliance at a Melbourne Metal Recycling Facility - iEnvi project image

What does a fire risk evaluation for a metal recycling facility involve? A fire risk evaluation for a metal recycling facility reviews stockpile configurations, drainage containment, hot works controls, and EPA compliance. In Victoria, facilities handling combustible recyclable and waste materials must meet EPA Publication 1667.3. Fire water containment must also prevent contamination of nearby … Read more

The Petrol That Lingered: Delineation and Hydrogeological Assessment at a Former Western Melbourne Service Station

The Petrol That Lingered: Delineation and Hydrogeological Assessment at a Former Western Melbourne Service Station - iEnvi project image

What’s involved in a delineation and hydrogeological assessment at a contaminated service station? A delineation and hydrogeological assessment identifies the full extent of soil and groundwater contamination. It also characterises how groundwater moves beneath a site. At a former service station, with decades of fuel history and a known LNAPL plume, this investigation used monitoring … Read more

PFAS in Property Transactions: What Buyers, Sellers and Solicitors Need to Know

Does PFAS contamination need to be disclosed when selling property in Australia? Yes. If a vendor knows about PFAS contamination affecting their property, failure to disclose it will likely breach general material fact obligations under the Australian Consumer Law and state sale of land legislation. While there is no single national PFAS-specific disclosure statute, PFAS … Read more