Conceptual site model
The term ‘conceptual site model’ refers to:
‘Method used to manage identification of the various types of risk relating to contaminated land. The conceptual site model includes: categorisation of sources of contamination; categorisation of potential receptors; and identification of potential contamination pathways (i.e. linking sources to receptors).'
Ref The HS2 London-West Midlands Environmental Statement, published by the Department for Transport in November 2013.
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