Site Remediation Articles
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Copper-Silver Ionization: A Simple and Effective Solution for Legionella Remediation
Legionella remediations are treatment processes for controlling Legionella in a building water system, generally deployed after routine Legionella testing returns shows systemic positivity or if a case of Legionnaire’s disease is traced back to the facility. Copper-silver ionization is a proven remedial water treatment method backed by hundreds of independent research studies. ...
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HUMAN HEALTH RISK ASSESSMENT (HHRA) NOTE NUMBER 3, DTSC-modified Screening Levels (DTSC-SLs)
The Human Health Risk Assessment (HHRA) Note Number 3, revised in May 2022, includes detailed information about the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) development of modified screening levels based on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (USEPA) Regional Screening Levels (RSLs) for human health risk assessment at hazardous waste sites and permitted facilities. ...
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Maximizing Efficiency and Environmental Remediation with Thermal Desorption System
In the realm of environmental remediation and waste management, thermal desorption systems stand as beacons of innovation, offering a potent solution to complex challenges. Leveraging the principles of heat and mass transfer, these advanced systems facilitate the removal of contaminants from soil, sludge, and other matrices, paving the way for sustainable solutions to pollution problems. ...
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What are some ways to monitor the impact of environmental remediation projects on wildlife and ecosystems?
To monitor the impact of environmental remediation projects on wildlife and ecosystems, several key methods can be employed:1. Environmental Surveys: Professional biologists conduct wildlife and vegetation surveys to inventory valuable species in the area. These surveys help develop mitigation measures and wildlife protection plans to safeguard rare plants and animals[1].2. Baseline Data ...
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Exploring the Prospects of Thermal Desorption Unit
In the realm of environmental remediation and waste management, thermal desorption units (TDUs) stand as pioneering solutions, revolutionizing the treatment of contaminated soil and hazardous waste. These sophisticated systems utilize the principles of thermal desorption to eliminate harmful contaminants from various matrices, rendering them clean and safe for reuse or disposal. Thermal ...
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Exploring Common Environmental Remediation Techniques
Some standard methods used in environmental remediation include:Groundwater Pumping and Treatment: Environmental engineers use a vacuum pump to draw out contaminated water and treat it using methods such as carbon absorption, biological treatment, and air stripping[2].Soil Remediation: Environmental technicians employ techniques like incineration, thermal desorption, and bioremediation to cleanse ...
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Should you Buy a Wastewater Evaporator?
Industrial wastewater varies dependent on the factory in question and what the water is being used to clean or lubricate during the manufacturing process. Some facilities wash machine parts to remove oil, resulting in an oily wastewater. Other manufacturers commingle water of various uses. For example, dirt and oil from mop water, metal fines and dissolved metals from tumbler wastewater, and ...
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What is Environmental Remediation?
Environmental remediation is cleaning up hazardous substances by removing, treating, and containing pollution or contaminants from environmental media like soil, groundwater, and sediment. This process is crucial for protecting the environment and public health by reducing the presence of harmful substances[1][2][3]. Remediation can involve various methods categorized as ex-situ (excavation and ...
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Revolutionizing Environmental Remediation: Leveraging Technology for Enhanced Data Management and Compliance
This article sheds light on the pivotal role of data management in the environmental remediation field and explores how advanced technology can transform industry practices. From the challenges of data retention and sharing to ensuring regulatory compliance and addressing security concerns, we delve into the solutions offered by ESdat’s innovative platform. The Data Dilemma in ...
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Types of Oily Hazardous Waste Thermal Desorption Unit Can Handle
The thermal desorption unit is a versatile technology designed to treat various types of oily hazardous waste, effectively mitigating environmental risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Understanding the diverse range of waste streams that can be processed by thermal desorption units is essential for industries dealing with oily waste management. This article explores the different types of ...
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What Are the Benefits of the Thermal Desorption Process?
The thermal desorption process, a sophisticated remediation technique employed in environmental engineering, has garnered attention for its effectiveness in treating contaminated soil, sediments, and groundwater. By harnessing the power of heat to remove organic contaminants from solid matrices, thermal desorption offers a range of benefits that make it a preferred choice for remediation projects ...
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European Training Trip: Multiple NMR Solutions - Case Study
Motivation Vista Clara NMR Geophysical Equipment helps clients image the subsurface to accurately define hydrogeologic properties including porosity, pore size, mobile and bound water content, permeability, and transmissivity. We offer equipment for sale or rent, as well as, professional consulting services to our ...
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Recycling of Crude Oil Contaminated Soil: Pyrolysis
The recycling of crude oil contaminated soil presents a formidable challenge in the realm of environmental remediation. Traditional methods often fall short in addressing the complex matrix of hydrocarbons and pollutants embedded within the soil matrix. However, pyrolysis emerges as a promising technology, offering a sustainable and efficient approach to soil remediation and resource recovery. ...
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Tests show surfactant-based technology effective in removing PFAS from soil and groundwater
In recent years, several major corporations, including M, DuPont, and Chemours (a DuPont spinoff ), have reached major settlements with municipal governments and other plaintiffs, agreeing to spend billions of dollars to remove PFAS from their pro- duction processes, products and the environment. A substantial amount of these settlement funds will go towards helping water treatment facilities to ...
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Project - Continuous LNAPL monitoring under tidal conditions - Former petrochemical site, UK
Client: Environmental Consultant Site Area: 0.3HA Location: Former Petrochemical Site Challenge Geostream UK was contracted to provide detailed information on the thickness of Light Non Aqueous Phase Liquid (LNAPL) on a site situated next to an estuary. Redundant for over a decade, the site had previously been used to store petroleum products and there were multiple groundwater monitoring ...
By Geostream UK
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Project - Remediation of complex Chlorinated Solvent contamination - Itron gas meter factory, Manchester - Case Study
Client: Miller Homes Site Area: 3.03HA Location: Old Trafford, Greater Manchester Timeframe: 12 Months Challenge Design and delivery of a remediation strategy to treat extensive TCE-contaminated soil and groundwater, ready for development of 260 new homes. The derelict 3.03ha site had once been home to Manchester’s Itron gas meter factory, which opened its doors in 1933 before closing in ...
By Geostream UK
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Project - In-situ stabilisation/ solidification and LNAPL recovery - West Midlands, UK
Client: Lioncourt Homes Value: £260K Site Area: 0.95 Hectares Timeframe: 10 Weeks Challenge Geostream UK was contracted to remediate the 0.95ha site of a former scrap yard ready for a housing development. Historical contamination left behind by the scrap yard included: Significant hydrocarbon impacted made ground, down to the underlying natural materials. Presence of LNAPL and ...
By Geostream UK
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Marshall Iron and Metal BOS 200+ - Case Study
Marshall Iron & Metal in the City of Marshall, Michigan, operated as a railroad maintenance yard from 1899 to 1931 and a foundry from 1938 to 1960. Most recently, it served as an auto salvage/metal scrapyard from 1961 to 1996. Excavation and disposal of soil and debris were completed in the fall of 2015. During these activities, light non-aqueous phase liquid (LNAPL) was observed in an ...
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BOS 100 Takes on Carbon Tetrachloride at Oregon Site - Case Study
The subject property formerly operated as the Retail and Commercial Farm facility. The facility formerly stored and sold feed, farm equipment, and various farming chemicals (fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides, etc.). In 2015, prior to the potential sale of the property, a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) and subsequent Phase II ESA were undertaken. The Phase II ESA identified ...
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CAT 100 & BOS 100 Remediation at Northern European Active Industrial Site - Case Study
The subject site is a former dry cleaning facility in Northern Europe, where a large tetrachloroethylene (PCE) plume was impacting groundwater on and off-site. In 2017, CAT 100 and BOS 100® were applied as part of a large-scale remediation program. Currently, a 95% average reduction in PCE plume concentrations has been observed in the monitoring wells located in the areas targeted by the ...
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