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Contaminated land (brownfield sites)
Who has to clean up contaminated land, and how to find out where it is. Contaminated land inspections.
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Who has to deal with contaminated land
Whoever caused or permitted the pollution has to pay to clean it up. The current owner of the land is responsible if it’s not known who caused the pollution.
The pollution must be dealt with as soon as it’s discovered.