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Soil and groundwater contamination in Brussels

Soil investigation, assessment, remediation, and regulatory compliance in the Brussels-Capital Region.
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Conducting a soil investigation is a key step to identify the constraints and opportunities of your land, before a development project, a real estate transaction, or a permit application.

A soil investigation is typically required before a real estate transaction, at the start or end of an activity posing a risk to the soil, upon the discovery of contamination, or as part of a project development requiring a building or environmental permit application.

ABV Development is certified in the Brussels-Capital Region for conducting soil investigations. Our teams guide you through all necessary steps to optimize your project.

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The Brussels regulatory framework: the ordinance of March 5, 2009

In the Brussels-Capital Region, the requirements for contaminated soil studies are defined by the ordinance of March 5, 2009, concerning the management and remediation of contaminated soils, as amended on June 23, 2017.

The soil study includes at minimum a soil status assessment (RES). If necessary, it can be supplemented by a detailed study, a risk assessment, a risk management plan, and/or a remediation project, up to the final evaluation.

ABV Development is an accredited expert in soil pollution in the Brussels-Capital Region and ensures the completion of these various stages in conjunction with Brussels Environment.

The stages of soil investigation in Brussels

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Technicienne en combinaison de protection, masque et gants jaunes examinant un échantillon dans une éprouvette sur le terrain
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Frequently Asked Questions about soil studies in the Brussels-Capital Region

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Do you need a soil study in the Brussels Region?

ABV Development, an accredited soil pollution expert in the Brussels-Capital Region, supports you through all steps, from initial assessment to final evaluation, by optimizing your project and anticipating constraints.