What does remediation aim to achieve?

Remediation is fundamentally focused on reducing contamination to a safe level. This process involves the identification, assessment, and treatment of contaminated sites to eliminate or mitigate pollutants that pose a risk to human health and the environment. The goal of remediation is to clean up areas that have been adversely affected by hazardous substances, ensuring that they meet regulatory standards for safe use.

While enhancing land value, restoring aesthetic appeal, and transforming land into commercial space may occur as positive secondary effects of successful remediation, they are not the primary aim of the process. The central purpose is always to address and lower the levels of contamination, making the site safe for its intended future use and protecting surrounding ecosystems and communities.