R and D Technical Report P223 Pollution potential of cemeteries. Draft guidance (Withdrawn)
Publication Year
2002
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
Summarises legal responsibilities, and the current procedures adopted by the Environment Agency. Relates the findings of the literature review and of communications with interested parties regarding cemeteries' potential environmental threat. Describes the characteristics of cemeteries as a source of pollution and discusses attenuation of contaminants in pathways from burial sites. Provides guidance on the assessment of risk from cemeteries.
Document History
Withdrawn.
ISBN
9781857050219
Publisher Information
Environment Agency
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