A soil is considered contaminated when its physical and chemical characteristics have been negatively altered by the presence of dangerous chemical elements from human activity, which implies an unacceptable risk to human health and the environment.

In the case of Chile (due to our economic activities) the main causes of soil contamination are erosion, salinization, and agricultural and industrial activities and urbanization. Loss of organic matter, compaction, reduction of biodiversity, as well as flooding, removal of mass and reconversion (changes in land use) also represent threats to the soil.

To take care of our floors and prevent them from being damaged, the regulations of our country (such as the Decree 43 que regula el almacenamiento de sustancias peligrosas) exigen disponer y almacenar correctamente los residuos, productos y sustancias contaminantes, instalar sistemas de detección de fugas en tanques y depósitos; no almacenar residuos al aire libre y tener mucho cuidado con abonos, productos fitosanitarios y materia orgánica proveniente de las explotaciones en zonas agrícola, entre otras acciones.

En pro de este objetivo, en Hidronor velamos por la correcta industrial waste management y peligrosos mediante nuestro servicio de remediation and cleanup of contaminated land, in addition to the correct storage and final disposal of hazardous products and waste seeking to thereby recover the balance of ecosystems and build a more sustainable world.

¡Tomemos conciencia, cuidemos nuestro medio ambiente!