Pollution

Soil performs a wide range of functions that are necessary for man, flora and fauna. It is the foundation for many human and economic activities. Centuries of industrial and human intervention (industrial operations, road building, farming, embankments, etc.) have nevertheless left their mark. Pollution is increasingly common, even in areas where there has been little or no historical activity. They entail management obligations, constraints and even prohibitions on use, often accompanied by significant costs and delays in the implementation of real estate, institutional and other projects.

In Belgium, the management of soil pollution is the responsibility of the Regions. The matter is governed by complex legislation and requires the implementation of precise technical investigations, with the help of specialized engineering firms.

HSP has the skills and experience to support you in managing this problem, whether you are the owner of polluted land, the seller/purchaser of polluted land or wishing to ensure the quality of the land concerned, the operator of an establishment at risk or without risk for the soil, a public player, a real estate professional, a contractor in charge of works involving soil management or a specialized engineering firm.