Lecture 7: Contaminated Soil
Having learned how to remediate a contaminated water supply, we must consider what to do when the contamination is within the ground! This is extremely important; leaking gas tanks, fuel spills and even infiltration of dirty water has lead to much subsurface contamination. This lecture describes the typical in situ bioremediation system and adjustments that can be made to suit each site condition. You will learn about NAPLs and the effect of quantity, density & viscosity of the contaminant to its' transport through the soil and where it will exist. The lecture gives an insight into some common remediation systems before concluding with the advantages and disadvantages for in situ and ex situ treatment.
Learning Objectives:
After going through the slideshow, the quiz link will take you to another set of ten multiple choice questions to complete and email across.
Learning Objectives:
- In situ bioremediation of soils
- Typical in situ systems
- Ground conditions & biodegradability
- Residual NAPLs & their location
- Bioremediation technologies & alternatives
After going through the slideshow, the quiz link will take you to another set of ten multiple choice questions to complete and email across.