Decision Tree Phytoremediation

Abstract

Phytoremediation, a technology using plants to remediate or stabilize contaminants in soil, groundwater, or sediments, has recently received a great deal of attention from regulators, consultants, responsible parties, and stakeholders. phytoremediation has become an attractive alternative to other cleanup technologies due to its relatively low-cost potential effectiveness and the inherently aesthetic nature of using plants to clean up contaminated sites. This focus on phytoremediation has led scientists and regulators to be concerned that this technology will be considered at sites that are not appropriate for its use. The intent of this document% is to provide a tool that can be used to determine% if phytoremediation has the ability to be effective at a given site.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1999
Accession Number
ADA486345

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aromatic Hydrocarbons
  • Biodegradation
  • Bioremediation
  • Chemical Elements
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Ecology
  • Environment
  • Environmental Pollutants
  • Environmental Protection
  • Fungi
  • Groundwater
  • Medical Personnel
  • Microorganisms
  • Organic Compounds
  • Plant Roots
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Environmental Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design