Pollution of Soil

Definition

Pollution of Soil. The introduction into soil - independent of whether that introduction occurs at the production site of an undertaking or outside or through the use of the undertaking’s products and/or services - as a result of human activity, of substances, vibrations, heat or noise which may be harmful to human health or the environment, result in damage to material property, or impair or interfere with amenities and other legitimate uses of the environment. Soil pollutants include inorganic pollutants, persistent organic pollutants (POPs), pesticides, nitrogen and phosphorus compounds, etc.

Directive 2010/75/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 November 2010 on Industrial Emissions (integrated pollution prevention and control), at Article 3(2)