Soil & Groundwater Monitoring

Regulator-Aligned Monitoring for Permitted Sites & Contaminated Land

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Soil & Groundwater Monitoring Consultants

At Arthian, we provide tailored soil and groundwater monitoring solutions to help clients meet environmental permit conditions, protect sensitive receptors and support sustainable land development across the UK and Ireland.

Whether you’re operating under a SEPA PPC permit in Scotland or an Environmental Permit (EPR) in England and Wales, our soil and groundwater monitoring consultants deliver clear, compliant and cost-effective monitoring strategies. We support:

Permit applications and variations
Site Condition Reports (SCRs)
Permit surrender and site decommissioning
Remediation validation and long-term compliance

We work across sectors including manufacturing, energy, infrastructure, waste, and brownfield redevelopment, ensuring your site remains compliant, defensible and environmentally responsible.

Environmental Permits & Compliance

Soil and groundwater monitoring for permitted sites are regulated across the UK. We support:

Permit applications for new installations
Baseline and surrender SCRs
Monitoring plans for installations
Compliant reporting and regulator liaison

Our consultants help clients meet the expectations of SEPA, the Environment Agency, DAERA and Natural Resources Wales for soil and groundwater protection.

Our Monitoring Capabilities

Our monitoring plans are aligned with SEPA’s IED-TG-42 guidance and the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 (EPR). Our monitoring plans are aligned with SEPA’s IED-TG-42 guidance and the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 (EPR). Our services include:

Soil & Groundwater Management Plans

Monitoring Well Installation & Sampling

Periodic Monitoring & Reporting

Site Condition Reports (SCRs)

Integration with Remediation & Risk Assessment

Soil & Groundwater Management Plans

We develop site-specific strategies to manage soil and groundwater conditions, supporting safe and sustainable development on potentially contaminated land. Our plans are tailored to the characteristics and risks of each site, providing clear guidance on monitoring, sampling, and remediation. Site-specific strategies covering monitoring frequency and sampling protocols to inform contaminated land risk assessments are central to our approach, ensuring regulatory compliance and environmental protection.

Our management plans typically include:

Baseline soil and groundwater condition assessments
Monitoring schedules tailored to site risk and sensitivity
Sampling protocols aligned with regulatory standards
Data analysis to inform risk assessments and remediation strategies
Integration with wider environmental and construction management plans
Liaison with regulators and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle

Monitoring Well Installation & Sampling

We design and install groundwater monitoring wells to support robust environmental assessments and long-term site management. Our approach ensures accurate data collection through carefully planned purging, in-situ testing, and laboratory analysis. Design, installation and purging of groundwater wells, with in-situ testing and laboratory analysis via MCERTS and UKAS-accredited laboratories ensures high-quality data to inform risk assessments and remediation strategies.

Our services include:

Design and installation of groundwater monitoring wells
Well development and purging to ensure representative sampling
In-situ testing for key water quality parameters
Sampling and analysis via MCERTS and UKAS-accredited laboratories
Data interpretation to support contaminated land assessments
Integration with soil and groundwater management plans

Periodic Monitoring & Reporting

We deliver long-term soil and groundwater monitoring programmes designed to meet regulatory requirements and support ongoing site management. Our approach ensures consistent data collection and clear, actionable reporting. Long-term sampling programmes with clear, regulator-ready reporting help demonstrate compliance, track environmental change, and inform future decision-making.

Our services include:

Development of long-term monitoring strategies
Scheduled sampling and analysis aligned with site-specific risks
Data management and trend analysis
Preparation of regulator-ready reports and submissions
Ongoing liaison with environmental authorities
Integration with remediation and risk management frameworks

Site Condition Reports (SCRs)

We prepare Site Condition Reports to support environmental permitting, site redevelopment, and regulatory review. Our reports provide a clear record of baseline and ongoing site conditions, helping demonstrate compliance and inform future land use decisions. Baseline and periodic reporting to support permit surrender, redevelopment or regulatory review ensures that environmental risks are understood and appropriately managed.

Our SCR services include:

Baseline assessments of soil and groundwater conditions
Periodic monitoring and data updates
Comparison against relevant environmental standards
Documentation to support permit surrender or variation
Reporting aligned with regulatory expectations and formats
Integration with wider contaminated land and remediation strategies

Integration with Remediation & Risk Assessment

We use monitoring data to refine our understanding of site conditions, validate remediation success, and support informed decisions about future land use. Our integrated approach ensures that risk assessments are grounded in real-world evidence and that remediation strategies are both effective and proportionate. Monitoring data is used to refine our risk assessments, validate remediation success and inform future land use decisions, helping to close the loop between investigation, action, and long-term site management.

Our services include:

Interpretation of soil and groundwater monitoring data
Refinement of conceptual site models and risk assessments
Validation of remediation outcomes against agreed targets
Support for permit surrender and redevelopment planning
Ongoing risk management advice for post-remediation sites
Collaboration with regulators and remediation contractors

Soil & Groundwater Management Plans

Our management plans typically include:

Baseline soil and groundwater condition assessments
Monitoring schedules tailored to site risk and sensitivity
Sampling protocols aligned with regulatory standards
Data analysis to inform risk assessments and remediation strategies
Integration with wider environmental and construction management plans
Liaison with regulators and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle

Monitoring Well Installation & Sampling

Our services include:

Design and installation of groundwater monitoring wells
Well development and purging to ensure representative sampling
In-situ testing for key water quality parameters
Sampling and analysis via MCERTS and UKAS-accredited laboratories
Data interpretation to support contaminated land assessments
Integration with soil and groundwater management plans

Periodic Monitoring & Reporting

Our services include:

Development of long-term monitoring strategies
Scheduled sampling and analysis aligned with site-specific risks
Data management and trend analysis
Preparation of regulator-ready reports and submissions
Ongoing liaison with environmental authorities
Integration with remediation and risk management frameworks

Site Condition Reports (SCRs)

Our SCR services include:

Baseline assessments of soil and groundwater conditions
Periodic monitoring and data updates
Comparison against relevant environmental standards
Documentation to support permit surrender or variation
Reporting aligned with regulatory expectations and formats
Integration with wider contaminated land and remediation strategies

Integration with Remediation & Risk Assessment

Our services include:

Interpretation of soil and groundwater monitoring data
Refinement of conceptual site models and risk assessments
Validation of remediation outcomes against agreed targets
Support for permit surrender and redevelopment planning
Ongoing risk management advice for post-remediation sites
Collaboration with regulators and remediation contractors

Why Choose Arthian's Development team?

Trusted soil and groundwater monitoring consultancy with UK-wide coverage

Integration

Fully integrated with geotechnical, hydrological, and ecological disciplines.

Our Experience

National experience with regional insight and regulatory familiarity.

Our Understanding

Deep understanding of planning, infrastructure, and environmental interfaces.

Results Driven

Commitment to technical rigour, clear communication, and long-term outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a Soil & Groundwater Management Plan for my permit?

Yes—most PPC and EPR installations require a site-specific plan to demonstrate compliance with regulator guidance.

How often should monitoring be carried out?

The monitoring period is site-specific and depends on the nature of substances used at a permitted site or the contaminants left behind as part of previous land use.

Can you help identify Relevant Hazardous Substances (RHS)?

Absolutely. We assess site processes, layouts, pollution mitigation and substances used at sites to identify RHS and evaluate their potential impact to soil and groundwater.

Do you provide Site Condition Reports (SCRs)?

Yes—we prepare SCRs for baseline and periodic reporting, including sampling, analysis and conceptual site modelling.

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We’d love to hear from you – whether you have a question, a project in mind, want to explore job opportunities, or just want to say hello.

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Periodic Monitoring & Reporting

Site Condition Reports (SCRs)

Integration with Remediation & Risk Assessment

Soil & Groundwater Management Plans

Monitoring Well Installation & Sampling

Periodic Monitoring & Reporting

Site Condition Reports (SCRs)

Integration with Remediation & Risk Assessment

Why Choose Arthian's Development team?

Integration

Our Experience

Our Understanding

Results Driven

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a Soil & Groundwater Management Plan for my permit?

How often should monitoring be carried out?

Can you help identify Relevant Hazardous Substances (RHS)?

Do you provide Site Condition Reports (SCRs)?

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