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In Situ Chemical Oxidation

ABS: ISCO is usually used to treat soil and groundwater contamination in the source area where contaminants were originally released. The source area may contain contaminants that have not yet dissolved into groundwater. Chemical oxidation uses chemicals called “oxidants” to help change harmful contaminants into less toxic ones. It is commonly described as “in situ” … Continue reading

01/31/2017 Professional Information, Soil and Groudwater, Soil and Groundwater Remediation

In Situ Flushing

  Abs: In situ flushing involves flooding a zone of contamination with an appropriate solution to remove the contaminant from the soil. Water or a liquid solution is injected or infiltrated into the area of contamination. The contaminants are mobilized by solubilization, formation of emulsions, or a chemical reaction with the flushing solutions. After passing … Continue reading

01/31/2017 Professional Information, Soil and Groudwater, Soil and Groundwater Remediation

Help Protect Your Family from Lung Cancer: Test and Know Your Home’s Radon Level

ATLANTA – January is National Radon Action Month and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) along with state, tribal and local public health agencies to encourage all Americans to test their homes for radon. Exposure to radon in indoor air is the second leading cause of lung cancer. Test your home and make 2017 a safer and healthier year… Continue reading

01/03/2017 News, Residential Information
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