Case Studies: Soil Remediation

The Problem

• Due to many social, economic and political factors, the development of brownfield land is increasing.
• Contamination is often seen as a hurdle to the redevelopment of such sites.
• Redevelopment works often require a rapid solution to problems associated with contaminated soils. ‘Dig and Dump’ is a favoured route.
• Landfill space is limited and costs are increasing rapidly.

The Solution

• Using our expertise in bioremediation, Dr Mark McKinney formed a partnership that operated a soil bioremediation facility in Ireland.
• Soils contaminated with hydrocarbons can be transported to the facility and remediated.
• A range of organic contamination including diesel, gasoline, mineral oils, PAH’s, BTEX compounds and phenols can be treated.
• Treated materials can be used on redevelopment sites for landscaping purposes.
• Recovered oils are stored on-site and recycled.

The Benefits

• For the developer, materials can be quickly excavated from site to allow construction works to continue.
• Bioremediation provides a more cost effective solution to landfilling.
• Landfill space is being conserved.
• Remediated soils are available for re-use on development sites.
• Oils are recovered and recycled appropriately.