A risk-based in-situ chemical oxidation (ISCO) remediation is ongoing at an urban mall parking lot in Southern Alberta to address a large copper plume in 1,000 m³ of impacted groundwater, with a freshwater receptor located down-gradient. Due to infrastructure constraints, a 5-meter radius injection program using hydrogen peroxide was implemented to catalyse a sequestration reaction and precipitate dissolved copper, forming a permeable reactive barrier to prevent further migration. Over two months, 1 million litres of blended hydrogen peroxide and reagents were injected using TRIUM’s ChemOx® process, ensuring long-term effectiveness with a reactive barrier lasting approximately five years. The remediation has been effective at both the source zone and down-gradient areas, with ongoing injections near the water receptor, achieving results without disrupting shopping centre operations.
Historical operations in the area had impacted the soil and groundwater creating a large copper plume. Shopping centre infrastructure currently in place limited the remedial strategies available. Soil comprised of sandy gravel, and the target treatment zone was fully saturated. Down-gradient of the source plume is a fresh water receptor.
Injection program based on 5 meter radius of influence using hydrogen peroxide to catalyse a sequestration reaction and precipitation of dissolved copper. Establish health and safety protocol and site logistics for handling oxidizer and reagents.
Injected approximately 1 million litres of blended hydrogen peroxide and reagents over a 2-month period. Blending is site-specific following TRIUM’s ChemOx® process and requirements for precipitation of copper. Injections were conducted to create a permeable reactive barrier down-gradient of the source zone and adjacent to a water body receptor.
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