Rapid Site Cleanup
Do you have a contaminated site that needs to be cleaned in the next 12
months?
Strict cleanup criteria – but little time?
Selling your site and need site closure now?
We can help you!
TerraTherm specializes in the fast and effective removal of
contaminants from soil and groundwater, using state-of-the art thermal
technology to heat and treat sites in periods of 3 to 4 months, depending on
size and contaminants. From start to finish,
a project can be completed in 9 to
12 months (or less).
TerraTherm ISTD System Installed at a Former Industrial Facility in
Massachusetts
How is the site treated and closed? We use In-Situ Thermal Desorption (ISTD) to
heat the contaminated areas to a temperature high enough to vaporize, desorb,
and destroy the contaminants in place, which eliminates the risks
associated with excavation and offsite disposal. A vacuum extraction system
ensures complete capture, and treats the extracted NAPL, water, and vapors.
Field operations typically last about 3 to 4 months. Interim soil sampling is
used to confirm performance before the system is turned off.
How can we do it so fast? Because we have know-how from 15 field projects, and
have met stringent remedial goals at more sites than any other thermal vendor.
The ISTD technology works faster and provides more complete cleanup than ERH and
SEE, which eliminates the need for polishing during and after cool-down. When we
demobilize, the site is clean. This is verified by sampling before we shut the
system down.
Typical fast-track project timeline:
Month 1. Evaluation and cost estimate.
Month 2. Design finished.
Month 3. Permitting finished.
Month 4. Procurement and mobilization.
Month 5. Construction begins.
Month 7. Operation begins.
Month 11. Demobilization and confirmatory sampling.
Month 12. Reporting and site restoration.
What contaminants can be removed this quickly? Basically, all VOCs (for example,
chlorinated and non-chlorinated solvents) at any depth, and SVOCs (for example,
PCBs, coal tar, creosote, pesticides) located above the water table. With SVOCs
below the water table, additional water control measures are needed, such as
hydraulic isolation or longer operational periods.
How do I know that the site will be clean enough? TerraTherm’s process is
robust enough that we offer performance guarantees for a small premium. We have
completed several projects under such conditions, and have met the goals every
time.
How do I find out if my site can be closed? Please contact us immediately
to discuss the site. We will send a detailed questionnaire with about 40
questions about your site. Once you submit that information, we can provide an
evaluation and cost estimate within 3 days.
Contacts:
Gorm Heron, Ph.D., gheron@terratherm.com, Tel.
661-823-1620.
John LaChance, jlachance@terratherm.com, Tel. 978-343-0300.
John Bierschenk, jbierschenk@terratherm.com, Tel. 978-343-0300.
Ralph S. Baker, Ph.D.,
rbaker@terratherm.com,
Tel. 978-343-0300.
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