Case Study: Conceptual Site Models.
Location: Various Clients.
Download: conceptual-site-models.pdf

Brief

Conceptual site models play a vital part in the Phase 1 desk study process by qualitatively assessing the potential for complete pollutant linkages.

Solution

Conceptual models of sites are prepared, through assessment of the following: 

  • Historical development of the site and surrounding area.
  • Expected ground conditions, including the nature and thickness of geological deposits.
  • Environmental conditions and potentially contaminative land uses including environmentally sensitive receptors.

  • Hydrology, hydrogeology and flooding potential.

Outcome

IKM are highly experienced in the preparation of detailed conceptual site models to allow the assessment of potential of complete pollutant linkages. This in turn forms the basis of designing and scoping meaningful site investigations in terms of:

  • targeting contaminant hotspots;
  • nature of intrusive investigation;
  • ensuring the spatial and vertical extent of intrusive investigation is robust;
  • suitability of the borehole design;
  • scheduling of contaminants for analysis.