Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) and Scottish Water have been working on a Chemicals Investigation Programme (CIP Scotland), which investigates chemicals of concern, including pharmaceuticals, their sources and concentrations leaving the sewerage system. Further information is available on a dedicated web page.
The report is the output of the project supporting the European Commission with implementation of the Soil Strategy. The three aims of the task were to:
1) present an overview of the streams and flows of excavated soils in the EU and Member States;
2) make an inventory of best practices to manage excavated soils; and
3) make an economic assessment of the management of excavated soils.
Overall, this report provides an understanding of the current state-of-play in reuse and disposal of excavated soils across Member States, considering the economic factors that influence the management of excavated soils and looking at the potential for sustainable soil management. Further information and to download the report here.
