A closure-based in-situ chemical oxidation (ISCO) remediation was conducted at a former gas station in Southern Alberta to address BTEX, F1, F2, and PAH contamination in 6,630 m³ of impacted soil, bedrock, and groundwater, including off-site impacts beneath residential properties. Due to infrastructure constraints and vapour risks, a Remediation Train® approach was implemented, starting with a soil vapour extraction (SVE) and air sparge system, followed by a ISCO program with a 3-meter injection radius. Nested injection wells targeted various depth intervals, with careful scheduling around residential activity. Over 45 days, 1.6 million liters of 10% EHP (enhanced hydrogen peroxide) was injected using TRIUM’s ChemOx® process, achieving daily blend volumes of >35,000 L. The treatment successfully met regulatory groundwater quality guidelines, managed vapour risks, and was recognized as an industry-leading process by consultants, with no negative impact on the community.
Today, we dive deeper into the internal challenges that impact your operations, particularly focusing on the sustainability issues tied to moving soil—and the risks of mistakenly moving clean soil.
This article is PART 1 of a three part series that explores the challenges and opportunities in managing contaminated soil. Today, we begin by examining the facts and asking key questions that may guide your next steps.
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