Das Bild zeigt eine Luftaufnahme einer weitläufigen Feucht- und Wasserlandschaft mit mehreren flachen, miteinander verbundenen Wasserflächen. Dazwischen verlaufen schmale Dämme, Erdwege und bewachsene Uferbereiche mit Bäumen und Sträuchern. Im Hintergrund sind Felder, Straßen und vereinzelte Gebäude einer ländlichen Umgebung zu erkennen.

contaminated Sites

Since 1999, the term "contaminated site" has been clearly defined in the Federal Soil Protection Act (BBodSchG) – and it is not what one might commonly think! The law refers to damages to soil functions that occurred before the introduction of the law and pose a threat to humans, plants, or groundwater. Contaminated sites always entail measures for hazard prevention and costs. To ensure that soil retains its value for humans and the environment, anyone who intervenes in or affects the soil is obliged to take precautions against the occurrence of damage, or they will be liable to prosecution. Our experts assess for planners, builders, property owners, investors, plant operators, other responsible parties, and courts whether interventions in the soil, soil contamination, or the handling of pollutants on a site require special measures or incur costs. We develop concepts and oversee their implementation.