On Site Treatment

Depending on the type of contamination, soils and water can often be treated on site. This has several advantages. The two most widely referenced are sustainability and cost effectiveness.

OVERVIEW OF REMEDIATION TECHNOLOGIES

This flowchart illustrates all possible stages of the remediation process and is fully interactive; click on each process box for a detailed description...

Background Search

Site
Survey

Risk Assessement

Remediation

On Site Treatment

Removal to Landfill

Biological Treatment

• Bioremediation
• Windrows
• Landfarming
• Biopiling
• Composting
• In-situ Techniques

Physico-Chemical

• Solidification & Stabilisation
• Soil Vapour Extraction
• Soil Washing
• Novel Techniques

Thermal Treatment

• Thermal Desorption
• Pyrolysis
• Incineration

Engineering & Containment

• Cut-Off Walls
• Capping & Membranes
• Sub-Surface Drains
• Groundwater Pumping

Aftercare