The assessment combines information such as soil type, geology, hydrogeology with predictions of burial rates to derive the level of risk to the environment from the proposed cemetery development. The assessment is presented in the form of a detailed report which covers:
- Geomorphology
- Geology
- Hydrogeology
- Soil series/association
- Climate
- Proximity to groundwater source protection zones
- Proximity to indicative flood plains
- Design rainfall events – should a drainage scheme be required
- Determination of vulnerability class
- Determination of level of risk