Few activities would pollute soil, thus requiring the need o specialized services for the removal of contaminated soil. The professionals would use special tools and equipment to eliminate the top surface so that the bottom layers are good to use. They make sure that the extracted soil is disposed of off safely so that they do not pollute another medium.
Activities like construction, demolition, motor vehicle accidents, waste disposal, chemical leaks, leakage of lead paint could hamper the soil health. It is important to use professional help mainly because in a few cases the damage could reach tree roots underground and affect the tree’s health. To keep the plants and trees in the area safe and healthy, many people opt for these services.
The other reasons why experts suggest these services are:
- Personal health risks: If contaminated soil is gone unnoticed, it could lead to serious problems for people, who come in contact with it. Children are most at risk. Chronic exposures can cause health issues like kidney and liver problems, improper functioning of nervous system etc.
- Agricultural risks: When not so good soil spreads to the surrounding area, and people use that land for farming. This may result in improper growth of the crop or the chemical leaching into the food, which could pose other health hazards.
- Bioremediation: the professionals would be able to stop the spread of the problem, which is quite necessary while a construction project begins or renovation process begins.
Experts suggest that handling of the issue, with immediate effect, is very important, to keep people safe from health issues.
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