arsenic Articles
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Arsenic waste from water treatment systems: characteristics, treatments and its disposal
As with other water treatment systems, arsenic treatment creates not only quality water but arsenic waste as well. Management of arsenic waste is now becoming a major public concern due to its harmful effects on the surrounding environment, including serious health problems such as skin cancers and various internal carcinomas. The main aim of this paper is to review: (i) the characteristics of ...
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Understanding the 3 Types of Arsenic Removal Used for Wastewater
With the onset of the Industrial Revolution and the development of internal combustion engines and new manufacturing technologies, fresh water became an essential raw material not only for production, but for cooling purposes in manufacturing processes. However, when fresh water is used in an industrial process, it creates industrial wastewater composed of a variety of chemicals and other raw ...
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Project profile - new river elementary – arsenic treatment Phoenix, Arizona
Background In early 2004, AdEdge was pre-qualified and invited to participate in arsenic pilot study of commercial adsorption-based treatment technologies with Damon S. Williams & Associates (DSWA). As an outcome of the successful piloting and preliminary work with the engineer, AdEdge was chosen by Centennial Contractors to perform full scale arsenic treatment using its granular ferric ...
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Project profile - Newmont mining site-low sheep well Carlin, Nevada
Background In 2004, AdEdge Technologies Inc. (AdEdge) was contacted to request design and implementation questions related to the Newmont Mining site located in Carlin, Nevada. Site personnel and engineers evaluated arsenic treatment options, and eventually selected adsorption for their Low Sheep Well site. At the Carlin, Nevada location, implementation began in September, 2005 including ...
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Project profile - arsenic treatment-Michigan
Background In May, 2003, upon approval by the County Health Department, Adedge Technologies installed the first arsenic treatment system for a Type II nontransient, non-community (NTNC) water system in Oakland County, Michigan. The 40 gallon per minute (gpm) modular system was installed at an elementary school serving 600 students to reduce naturally occurring arsenic to meet the new EPA maximum ...
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Project profile - Mettawee Community School - arsenic treatment West Pawlet, Vermont
Background In the summer of 2004, AdEdge Technologies, Inc. was selected by the Mettawee Community School to supply and install an arsenic treatment system for treating water serving the school and facilities. The elementary school site is located on the west side of the state near the New York border. This was the first system utilizing Granular Ferric Oxide (GFO) adsorption technology in the ...
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Black Canyon City, Arizona - Case Study
In August, 2004, AdEdge was awarded a contract by the Black Canyon City Water Improvement District to provide a turnkey project for permitting, supplying equipment, installation, startup, and commissioning three arsenic treatment systems to bring the District into compliance with the new MCL for arsenic. The Water District, serving approximately 2,500 people uses three main water supply sources ...
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Detecting Arsenic in Soil using Field Portable X-Ray Fluorescence
Abstract Rapid, accurate on site determination of arsenic and heavy metal levels in soil is a powerful tool in efforts to rebuild and revitalize abandoned and under-utilized industrial properties. The EPA is actively spearheading initiatives to encourage assessment, clean-up and re-use of these industrial properties. In the case of heavy metals (often the eight RCRA metals Pb, As, Cd, Cr, Hg, ...
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Project profile - confidential client environmental remediation project Delray Beach, Florida
Background Levine Fricke Engineers (LFE), an environmental firm under contract to Blackstone Consultants LLC (Blackstone), was responsible for specifying and selecting a cleanup remedy for a former contaminated nursery site located in Delray Beach, Florida. LFE and Blackstone performed site characterization and demonstrated that site groundwater contained very high arsenic concentrations. ...
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Decoding the AdEdge treatment matrix
U.S. drinking water utilities come up against a variety of water quality issues. From aesthetic issues to naturally occurring contaminants and contaminants resulting from industry processing, no water source is without problems. Contrarily, many of them have co-occurring contaminants, which complicates the treatment process. Although there is no single treatment solution that will successfully ...
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How NoMonia Works to Treat or Remove Your Ammonia - Case study
Most water utilities should have effective treatment methods for the filtration of arsenic, iron and manganese from drinking water sources. However, as ammonia becomes increasingly concentrated in groundwater throughout the U.S., many utilities around the country are searching for ways to successfully treat the contaminant, while also meeting U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards ...
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Project profile -Rimrock EPA Demonstration Project, Arsenic - Rimrock, Arizona
Background In mid 2003, AdEdge Technologies Inc. (AdEdge) was selected to implement three full scale arsenic treatment Demonstration Projects with USEPA using its granular ferric oxide (GFO) technology. At the Rimrock location, implementation began in September, 2003 including engineering submittals and permitting by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ). Upon completing site ...
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Remediation Technology Assessment Reports: A Technology Selection and Design Resource
Untitled Document What are Remediation Technology Assessment Reports? Remediation technology assessment reports provide an analysis of remedial technologies based on their use at numerous hazardous waste cleanup sites. These reports contain information about the application of a specific technology, such as bioremediation, or about a common contaminant, such as ...
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World War II Memorial, DC - Case Study
In 2003, AdEdge Water Technologies began working closely with EarthTech, the assigned engineering firm responsible for specifying and selecting the various water treatment systems serving the new National World War II Monument in Washington, DC. Stormwater and groundwater control and treatment are essential aspects of this project given the location of the site on the Mall adjacent to the ...
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World War II Memorial, DC Iron & Manganese Reduction - Case Study
In 2003, AdEdge Water Technologies began working closely with EarthTech , the assigned engineering firm responsible for specifying and selecting the various water treatment systems serving the new National World War II Monument in Washington, DC. Stormwater and groundwater control and treatment are essential aspects of this project given the location of the site on the Mall adjacent to the ...
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Surge in Popularity of Plastic Pyrolysis Plants: A Paradigm Shift in Waste Management
In the epoch of environmental consciousness, the discernible rise in the popularity of plastic pyrolysis plants underscores a transformative shift in the landscape of waste management. This burgeoning trend reflects a collective endeavor to address the escalating concerns surrounding plastic waste, aligning seamlessly with the imperatives of sustainability and circular economy principlesUnveiling ...
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Initiating a Tyre Pyrolysis Plant Project with Precise Start-Up Preparation
Tyre pyrolysis plant stands as a vanguard, heralding a revolution in waste management and resource recovery. This intricate apparatus, designed to transform discarded rubber into valuable commodities, demands meticulous preparation for a successful start-up.Navigating the Regulatory SeasThe initiation of a tyre pyrolysis plant is akin to navigating a regulatory labyrinth. Tyre pyrolysis is a ...
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Study on Hazardous Household Waste with a main Emphasis on Hazardous Chemicals
Introduction The aim of this study is to evaluate national experiences of the management of hazardous products likely to become hazardous household waste (HHW), and to make proposals for strategies for the appropriate management of such products within a lifecycle perspective. The study covers the fifteen Member States and two Accession Countries, namely Hungary and Romania. The data available ...
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Lead Contamination in Soil Information
Lead Contamination in Soil Expertise For more than 30 years, TDJ has assisted in Lead Contamination in Soil, lead paint sandblasting, and metal casting (ferrous & nonferrous) industries in the stabilization of heavy metal contaminated wastes. Millions of tons of industrial waste have been safely stabilized using our chemistries, and more than 150,000,000 square feet of lead paint has been ...
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Exploring the Technological Marvels of Tyre Pyrolysis Plant Systems
Heart of the Operation: Tyre Pyrolysis Equipment At the core of the tyre pyrolysis plant system lies the sophisticated machinery - the tyre pyrolysis equipment. This apparatus is not just a set of gears and pipes; it's a technological symphony that harnesses the power of pyrolysis to break down tires into their elemental components. The tire pyrolysis equipment employs high temperatures in an ...
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