Grounding and Bonding in poor soil conditions

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ee1989

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For industrial plant applications, in addition to the service UFER, building steel and water pipe ground, we typically provide and equipotential bonding grid for equipment, tanks and building steel that is tied into the foundation rebar.

If you have a brownfield project site that has poor (corrosive) soil conditions, such as a high sulfur content in the soil, plus a high ground water table, and you won't be able to tie into the foundation rebar (which will be epoxy coated), what is the best method for providing the building service ground(s) and the equipotential grounding grid that won't be subject to objectional corrosion?
 
Sounds like you are trying to create a counterpoise / ground ring type electrode system. Copper is typically non-reactive and not subject to corrosion. Stainless steel applications can also provide protection from the elements.
 
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