sediment remediation technology Articles

Soil, sediment, and ground-water characterization and remediation technologies

This issue of Technology News and Trends highlights “green remediation,” the practice of considering all environmental effects of remedy implementation and incorporating options to maximize the net environmental benefit of cleanup. The applications in this issue demonstrate increased sustainability that can be gained through use of renewable energy sources to power treatment systems or through ...

Apr. 30, 2008

By US EPA - The Office of Solid Waste (OSW)

In Situ Sediment Treatment Using Activated Carbon: A Demonstrated Sediment Cleanup Technology

This paper reviews general approaches for applying activated carbon (AC) amendments as an in situ sediment treatment remedy. In situ sediment treatment involves targeted placement of amendments using installation options that fall under two general approaches: 1) direct application of a thin layer of amendments (which potentially incorporate weighting and/or binding materials) to surface ...

Oct. 15, 2014

By John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

Remediation of the mercury-contaminated sediments in Svartsjoarna with Geotube - Case Study

The Challenge Svartsjoarna in Sweden are located near Paulistrom. Through the lake, a small river runs into the river Eman. This Eman river is considered to be one of the most valuable water courses in Sweden. The river has a very high diversity of fish species and animal like otter. Some parts of the river have very well developed meander systems. For these reasons, a remediation had to ...

Sep. 11, 2013

By TenCate Geosynthetics Netherlands bv

Presumptive Remedies

A presumptive remedy is a technology that EPA believes, based upon its past experience, generally will be the most appropriate remedy for a specified type of site. EPA is establishing presumptive remedies to accelerate site-specific analysis of remedies by focusing the feasibility study efforts. EPA expects that a presumptive remedy, when available, will be used for all CERCLA sites except under ...

Dec. 31, 1996

By Federal Remediation Technologies Roundtable

Common Treatment Technologies for Fuels in Soil, Sediment, and Sludge

Common treatment technologies for fuels in soil, sediment, and sludge include biodegradation, incineration, SVE, and low temperature thermal desorption. Incineration is typically used when chlorinated SVOCs are also present with fuel, and not specified for fuel-only contaminated soil, sediment, or sludge. All types of biodegradation, both in situ or ex situ, can be used to remediate soils: ...

Dec. 31, 1996

By Federal Remediation Technologies Roundtable

Common Treatment Technologies for Radionuclides in Soil, Sediment, and Sludge

Unlike organic contaminants (and similar to metals), radionuclides cannot be destroyed or degraded; therefore, remediation technologies applicable to radionuclides involve separation, concentration/volume reduction, and/or immobilization. The most commonly used treatment technology for radionuclides in soil, sediment, and sludge is solidification/stabilization (S/S). This treatment technology is ...

Dec. 31, 1996

By Federal Remediation Technologies Roundtable

Common Treatment Technologies for Halogenated VOCs in Soil, Sediment and Sludge

Soil vapor extraction (SVE), thermal desorption, and incineration are the presumptive remedies for Superfund sites with halogenated VOC-contaminated soil. Because a presumptive remedy is a technology that EPA believes, based upon its past experience, generally will be the most appropriate remedy for a specified type of site, the presumptive remedy approach will accelerate site-specific analysis ...

Dec. 31, 1996

By Federal Remediation Technologies Roundtable

Accelerated Bioremediation as an Alternative to Conventional Remedial Technologies.

ABSTRACT: Application of bioremediation as an alternative technology to expedite soil and ground-water remediation has been effective in reducing the concentration of hydrocarbons at an affordable cost. Bioremediation processes can be achieved by the addition of biological organisms into the soil and ground water which are contaminated and are microorganism deficient. The microorganism's ...

Dec. 31, 2000

By Regenesis

Common Treatment Technologies for Nonhalogenated VOCs in Soil, Sediment and Sludge

Soil vapor extraction (SVE), thermal desorption, and incineration are the presumptive remedies for Superfund sites with nonhalogenated VOC-contaminated soil. Because a presumptive remedy is a technology that EPA believes, based upon its past experience, generally will be the most appropriate remedy for a specified type of site, the presumptive remedy approach will accelerate site-specific ...

Dec. 31, 1996

By Federal Remediation Technologies Roundtable

Common Treatment Technologies for Inorganics in Soil, Sediment, and Sludge

The most commonly used treatment technologies for inorganics in soil, sediment, and sludge include solidification/stabilization (S/S), excavation and off-site disposal, and acid extraction. These treatment technologies are described briefly below. Solidification processes produce monolithic blocks of waste with high structural integrity. The contaminants do not necessarily interact chemically ...

Dec. 31, 1996

By Federal Remediation Technologies Roundtable

Bulk reactive media utilized in sediment cap remedy for large-scale remediation project case study

Project: West Branch Grand Calumet River Reach 1-2, Roxana Marsh Legacy Location: East Chicago. IN Products: Organoclay2 PM-199 Background: in 2011. clean up began on Reach 1 and Roxana Marsh in the West Branch of the Grand Calumet River. This project involved mechanical and hydraulic dredging and removal of 222,000 cubic ...

Feb. 14, 2013

By Colloid Environmental Technologies Company (CETCO)

Common Treatment Technologies for Nonhalogenated SVOCs in Soil, Sediment, and Sludge

Common treatment technologies for nonhalogenated SVOCs in soil, sediment, and sludge include biodegradation, incineration, and excavation with off-site disposal. All types of biodegradation, both in situ or ex situ, can be considered to remediate soils: in situ bioremediation, bioventing, composting, controlled solid phase, or landfarming. Slurry phase biological treatment is also applicable but ...

Dec. 31, 1996

By Federal Remediation Technologies Roundtable

Common Treatment Technologies for Halogenated SVOCs in Soil, Sediment, and Sludge

Common treatment technologies for halogenated SVOCs in soil, sediment, and sludge include biodegradation, dehalogenation, incineration, and excavation with off-site disposal. All types of biodegradation, both in situ or ex situ, can be considered to remediate soils: in situ bioremediation, bioventing, composting, controlled solid phase, or landfarming. Slurry phase biological treatment is also ...

Dec. 31, 1996

By Federal Remediation Technologies Roundtable

Positioning activated carbon amendment technologies in a novel framework for sediment management

Contaminated sediments can pose serious threats to human health and the environment by acting as a source of toxic chemicals. The amendment of contaminated sediments with strong sorbents like activated carbon (AC) is a rapidly developing strategy to manage contaminated sediments. To date, a great deal of attention has been paid to the technical and ecological features and implications of ...

Jan. 1, 2015

By John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

Remedial strategy at superfund site calls for organophylic clay sediment cap case study

Project: Port of Portland Nearshore Cap Location: Portland. OR Products: Bulk Organoclay Background: U.S. EPA and the Port of Portland signed a legal agreement to assess and clean up contaminated river sediment at the Port's marine Terminal 4. This agreement authorizes the first early action cleanup project in the Portland ...

Feb. 14, 2013

By Colloid Environmental Technologies Company (CETCO)

Reactive mat used in creosote sediment cap remedy at a Portland superfund site case study

Project: McCormick & Baxter Superfund Site Location: Portland, OR Products: Organoclay Reactive Core Mat Background: The former McCormick and Baxter Creosoting Company is located in Portland, Oregon on the Willamette River. This Superfund Site encompasses approximately 41 acres of land and an additional 23 acres of ...

Feb. 14, 2013

By Colloid Environmental Technologies Company (CETCO)

Dredging and Shoreline Remediation

Many situations can complicate a shoreline’s integrity. These can range from flooding, hurricanes and man-made disasters and can even include aquatic harvesting and human recreation. Making efforts to protect a shoreline from these intrusions helps protect economic and recreational interests. Shoreline remediation is an investment in the overall economic and natural ...

Dec. 6, 2011

By SRS Crisafulli, Inc.

Geotube Dewatering Technology Provides Expertise in the Clean-Up of Contaminated Sediments - Case Study

Geotube units offer an effective solution for contaminated sites to manage the recovery and containment of PCBs, heavy metals, BTEX, PAHs, PACs, and other hazardous materials. Contaminated sediments are a common problem for communities and industries around the world. Past spills, leaks, discharges, and improper disposal or management of hazardous materials and wastes often result in ...

Dec. 31, 2009

By TenCate Geosynthetics Netherlands bv

Containment for Soil, Sediment, and Sludge

Containment treatments are often performed to prevent, or significantly reduce, the migration of contaminants in soils or ground water. Containment is necessary whenever contaminated materials are to be buried or left in place at a site. In general, containment is performed when extensive subsurface contamination at a site precludes excavation and removal of wastes because of potential hazards, ...

Dec. 31, 1996

By Federal Remediation Technologies Roundtable

Geotube Dewatering Technology is Sound Application for Remediation of Fox River Cleanup Site - Case Study

Technology Allows Processing of Large Volumes While Retaining Impurities and Making Collection and Disposal Easier. Environmental remediation projects are often complicated, challenging—and huge. In fact, a number of remediation jobs that should be done have been delayed because there was no economical way of getting them accomplished. But that could be changing, thanks to a ...

Apr. 30, 2006

By TenCate Geosynthetics Netherlands bv

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