Pump and Treat Groundwater Remediation
Definition
Pump and treat is one of the most well established and widely used remediation technologies for containment and removal of dissolved groundwater contaminants. The pump and treat groundwater remediation approach is used at about three-quarters of the Superfund sites where groundwater is contaminated and at many sites where groundwater has been impacted by petroleum hydrocarbons or solvents. Although the effectiveness of pump and treat systems has sometimes been called into question, after several decades of use, this approach remains a necessary component of most groundwater cleanup efforts because it can stop the further spread of contaminants.
RRM Experience
RRM's geologists, hydrogeolgists, and design engineers are well versed in the following requisite disciplines:
- Thorough site characterization and problem evaluation
- Realistic cleanup goal identification and negotiation
- Feasibility testing
- Pump and treat system design, installation, and operation
- Physical, chemical, and biological enhancements
- Development of alternatives to pump and treat, including intrinsic bioremediation and in-situ reactive barriers
RRM has provided turnkey evaluation, design, construction, and operation of many pump and treat systems for private industry, and public and government entities with consistent on-time and on-budget performance. Our highly skilled professionals are expert at minimizing pump and treat cleanup costs while maximizing cleanup effectiveness.
Selected Clients
- ChevronTexaco
- A.C. Ball
- Monsanto Corporation
- RCC, Inc.
- City of Burlingame
- Kelleher & Associates
- Safeway
- Whittaker Corporation
- Brothers Markets
- Pajaro Valley Unified School District
- Shell Oil Company
- Coherent