Soil Contamination
/ˈsɔɪl kənˌtæməˈneɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The presence of hazardous substances in soil that impairs its quality and poses risks to human health or the environment, often regulated under environmental and property law.
The government mandated cleanup measures after detecting soil contamination at the industrial site.
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- soil contamination
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Commentary
Soil contamination is a critical concept in environmental law, often triggering liability and remediation obligations; precise identification and definition in legal texts assist in clear regulatory and litigation contexts.
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