Support Tool for Identifying In Situ Remediation Technology for Sites Contaminated by Hexavalent Chromium

Sites contaminated by hexavalent chromium raise concerns relating to the toxicity of the pollutant, as well as for the increased solubility of its compounds, which helps it to seep into aquifers. Chemical and biological in situ treatment technologies, with good potential in terms of environmental su...

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Published in:Water (Basel) 2018-10, Vol.10 (10), p.1344
Main Authors: Beretta, Gabriele, Mastorgio, Andrea Filippo, Pedrali, Lisa, Saponaro, Sabrina, Sezenna, Elena
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aquifers
Environmental sustainability
Refuse and refuse disposal
Water, Underground
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Summary:Sites contaminated by hexavalent chromium raise concerns relating to the toxicity of the pollutant, as well as for the increased solubility of its compounds, which helps it to seep into aquifers. Chemical and biological in situ treatment technologies, with good potential in terms of environmental sustainability, have recently been designed and implemented on a wide scale. A useful support tool is shown in the manuscript in the preliminary phase of assessing possible technologies applicable according to the site-specific characteristics of sites. The actual efficacy of the technologies identified should nevertheless be verified in laboratory trials and pilot tests.
ISSN:2073-4441
2073-4441
DOI:10.3390/w10101344