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Contaminated sites 

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COWI conducts all types of investigations and remediation of contaminated sites for oil companies, industrial free zones, regional and municipal authorities and private land owners.

Contaminated soil and groundwater can pose a risk for indoor climate, activities on the site, soil, ground water and the marine environment.

During the past 30 years, COWI has worked on more than 5,000 assignments for especially oil companies in all areas of contaminated soil and groundwater including emergency response, management of contractors and monitoring. We have more than 150 specialists ranging from engineers, geologists, biologists, chemists and environmental technicians.

Our expertise covers:

  • Investigation of contaminated sites 
  • Remediation of contaminated sites 
  • Mapping of contaminated sites 
  • Construction projects on contaminated sites

In the Gulf, we have also provided dumpsite and landfill remediation services as well as ground water contamination assessments.

Manage the challenge of contaminated sites

COWI addresses contaminated site issues in compliance with the relevant environmental regulation including

  • International standards for soil-, water- and air quality
  • International standards for investigations and risk assessments 
  • International standards for building licence.

LAST UPDATED: 29.08.2011