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Safe future for chemical site
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In fall 2001, a dramatic explosion occurred at the Grande Paroisse chemical plant near Toulouse, killing 31 people. In the hectic days that followed, Atofina sought a consultant that understood the local situation and could quickly assemble a multidisciplinary team of experts who could quickly identify the possible human health and ecological risks and provide a safe and economical solution for future site use. ARCADIS perfectly matched this profile. A multidisciplinary team of ARCADIS engineers and technicians collected and analyzed thousands of samples from the 600,000 cubic meters (m³) of contaminated concrete. A few thousand soil samples were collected and analyzed; groundwater investigations were conducted; and different recommendations for environmental management systems were made. Finally, the team developed various future scenarios for sustainable use of the site, ensuring human safety and protection of the environment.
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