Preliminary Performance Results From a Zero Valent Metal Reactive Wall for the Passive Treatment of Chlorinated Organic Compounds in Groundwater
Abstract
CAHs (e.g., trichioroethene TCE) are the principal organic contaminants at many Air Force installations. The overall cost to the Air Force for remediating groundwater contaminated with CAHs by traditional pump and treat technology could become prohibitive, since operational costs will be accrued over a period of many years. Previous studies have indicated that CAHs dissolved in groundwater may be effectively degraded in situ when placed in contact with a zero-valent metal, such as iron. Several zero-valent iron reactive walls have successfully remediated groundwater in Canada and the United States. This paper discusses preliminary performance results for a zero-valent iron reactive treatment wall that was installed at a site at Lowry AFB to demonstrate the feasibility of this technology for use at other Air Force sites.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1996
- Accession Number
- ADP017708
Entities
People
- David Duster
- Elizabeth Gibeau
- Marty Faile
- Robert W. Edwards
- William Gallant