Groundwater Remediation Systems

Groundwater Remediation Systems are primarily used to remove pollution or contaminants from groundwater. Groundwater usually becomes contaminated as a result of natural and human activities Once it is determined that the groundwater is contaminated then regulatory agencies require the groundwater to be treated prior to discharge. The reason remediation action must be taken is the negative impact contaminated groundwater has on human health and our environment.

Groundwater Remediation is also sometimes known as Groundwater Filtration and Groundwater Treatment. Some Groundwater Remediation Systems are Temporary Remediation Systems, whereas other Groundwater Remediation Systems are permanent depending on the level of chemicals contamination and project application.

Pure Effect’s Groundwater Remediation Systems use the GAC (Granular Activated Carbon) treatment method, which is a method where Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) is inside of a Liquid Phase Media Vessel , and as the water flows through the vessel, the contaminants in the water(also known as VOC’s) are adsorbed by the Activated Carbon . Some of the contaminants that are removed by Activated Carbon include; benzene, chlorobenzenes, trichloroethylene, carbon tetrachloride, methylene chloride and vinyl chloride. Activated Carbon Filtration media can effectively reduce the organic chemical levels found in the groundwater.

A Groundwater Remediation System is typically composed of a settling tank, a submersible or transfer pump, a bag filter and liquid phase carbon vessels. The Groundwater is pumped out of the ground into a settling tank where it is then transferred through a submersible pump or a transfer pump to a mechanical bag filter to a Liquid Phase Carbon Vessel. As it passes through the Activated Carbon Filtration Media inside of the vessel, constituents are effectively removed. Once the water has gone through the treatment process the Groundwater is ready to be discharged under a site specific discharge permit for compliance.

For more information on Groundwater Treatment Systems or any of our Water Treatment System Rentals contact Pure Effect at 714-639-PURE.