Site investigations for urban salinity
This booklet provides a methodology which looks at how to assess and quantify the impact of salinity on a proposed urban development as well as the impact of the development on the salt and water processes.
Publisher: Department of Land and Water Conservation
Cost: Free
Language: English
ISBN: 0-73475-3055
File: PDF 2 MB / Pages 0
Name: urban-salinity-site-investigations.pdf
Concentrations of salt and certain kinds of salt can affect plant growth, soil chemistry and structure as well as the lifespan of materials such as bitumen, concrete, masonry and metal. This means that both ecosystems and aspects of any development can be affected.