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How we deal with land contamination

Information on the Environment Agencys' role in dealing with land contamination.

The responsibility for dealing with land affected by contamination rests with those who caused it, the owner or occupier of the land or in some cases the person redeveloping it. 

Along with the local authority, we also have specific roles where regulatory regimes apply.

  • Land contamination planning

    The Town and Country Planning system controls development and the use of land in the wider public interest - find out how planning controls help with land contamination

  • Contaminated land regime

    An introduction to the Contaminated Land Regime, including links to the legislation and guidance and our report 'Dealing with Contaminated Land in England (2002)'.

  • Land contamination and waste

    Find out more about land contamination and waste