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Acid Sulfate Soil Assessment
Acid Sulfate Soil Assessment
Acid sulfate soil is the common name for soils that contain metal sulfides. In an undisturbed and waterlogged state, these soils may pose no or low risk. However, when disturbed or exposed to oxygen, acid sulfate soils undergo a chemical reaction known as oxidation. Oxidation produces sulfuric acid which has led to these soils being called acid sulfate soils.Coastal acid sulfate soils occur naturally around Australia's coastline. These soils were formed and deposited in areas that are, or once were, coastal environments.The effects of acid sulfate soils on the environment can be avoided or minimised with appropriate assessment and management.Geoaquitards Environmental provides acid sulfate soil assessment and environmental management plans to meet the EPA requirements.
Coastal Acid Sulfate Soil Management Plan (CASSMP)
Sites that are included as prospective land that has the potential to contain Coastal Acid Sulfate Soil requires prior to commencement of any excavation works, the land must be tested for Acid Sulfate Soils. If acid sulfate soil found present, a management plan must be drawn up showing mitigation and disposal methods in accordance with Victorian Best Practice Guidelines for Assessing and Managing Coastal Acid Sulfate Soils and carried out to the satisfaction of the Responsible Authority. ​Geoaquitards Environmental provides best practice management measures to minimise potential environmental impacts in order to achieve objectives for the proposed land uses.