In the past couple of years in Canada, specially formulated activated carbon (AC) based remedial amendments have effectively contained and treated petroleum hydrocarbon and chlorinated solvent plumes. Three brief case studies are presented in this article showcasing the power of
Activated Carbon – What It Is and How It Works
Charcoal is produced by heating wood or other organic materials in the absence of oxygen at temperatures above 300⁰C. Early methods consisted of constructing earthen kilns over stacked wood. The wood is partially burned to generate heat. Heating continues
Treating a Plume with One Injection
A single injection has been used to effectively contain and treat petroleum hydrocarbon and chlorinated solvent plumes using a specially formulated activated carbon (AC) based technology. This result has been documented at hundreds of sites. It’s a welcome result over
The 3 Fundamental Factors
Does the slide below look familiar? We have conducted many ‘Lunch & Learn’ sessions to share the latest advancements in remediation technologies. This slide is included in most of our talks. It’s a simple yet important slide. It summarizes the
What Makes Trap & Treat® Special?
Introducing Trap & Treat Technology Last month we deployed our own custom–built slurry injection trailer for Trap & Treat® injections to a Site in south-western Ontario. Trap & Treat® is a technology developed in Golden Colorado to address a common limitation
Remediating Heating Oil in Bedrock
Back in 2011 a home owner near Ottawa woke up to a nasty surprise – heating oil pooling in his garage and around the foundation of his home, under a crawl space and into his backyard. Emergency response crews were