Site Remediation: SOIL

Generally, remediation deals with the removal of pollution or contaminants from environmental media such as soil and groundwater for the protection of human and ecological health and the environment.  Site Remediation is subject to well established provincial and federal regulatory requirements and may also be based on assessments of human health and ecological risks where no legislated standards exist or where standards are only advisory.  Our staff has assisted many clients in remediating contaminated sites with a range of contaminants.

There are three main techniques for soil remediation

Relocation of Contaminated Soil to Landfill

• Contaminated waste
• Hazardous waste
• Special waste

Containment of Contaminant

• Encapsulation
  • Slurry walls
  • Jet grouting, blankets
  • Clay, plastic membrane
  • Vitrification
  • Cementation
• Capping
  • Inert granules
  • Hardstanding

Removal of Contaminant

• Biological
  • Anerobic bacteria
  • Fungi
  • Landfarming,composting
  • Phytoremediation
    
• Chemical
  • Ion exchange
  • Neutralisation
  • Oxidation
  • Photolysis
  • Precipitation
  • Reduction
  • Carbon absorbtion
• Physical
  • Soilwash
  • Drum removal
  • Evaporation
  • Steam stripping
  • Vacuum airstripping

Remediation > Soil > Groundwater