Modeling Active Capping Efficacy. 1. Metal and Organometal Contaminated Sediment Remediation

2008 ◽  
Vol 42 (23) ◽  
pp. 8922-8929 ◽  
Author(s):  
Priscilla Z. Viana ◽  
Ke Yin ◽  
Karl J. Rockne
2018 ◽  
Vol 54 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-33 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zobia Jawed ◽  
Gail Krantzberg

Abstract The Randle Reef contaminated site, located in the southwest corner of Hamilton Harbour, is approximately 60 hectares in size. This site contains approximately 695,000 m3 of sediment contaminated with polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and metals. The complex Randle Reef sediment remediation project is finally coming to fruition after more than 30 years of study, discussion, collaborations, stakeholder consensus-building, and debate. This paper unravels the reasons behind the delays associated with implementing sediment management at the Randle Reef site. In-depth interviews with experts and professionals from organizations who are/were involved in the project were conducted to identify the nature of performance in five theme areas that are important for successful action namely: (1) participation of appropriate actors with common objectives; (2) funding and resources; (3) decision-making process; (4) research and technology development; and (5) public and political support. It is evident from this study that the hurdles to progress with addressing contaminated sediment sites involve technical, political, regulatory as well as social challenges. We offer potential solutions and a series of recommendations based on experts' first-hand experience with the management of such complex sites to inform how future remediation projects can overcome obstacles. This article has been made Open Access thanks to the kind support of CAWQ/ACQE (https://www.cawq.ca).


2017 ◽  
Vol 76 (12) ◽  
pp. 3428-3440 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jinlan Xu ◽  
Haiyang Zhang ◽  
Rong Zhao ◽  
Fanxing Kong

Abstract The main objective of this study was to investigate how signal molecules enhance bacterial quorum aggregation on a zeolite capping layer for sustainable inhibition of ammonium release from contaminated sediment. Sediment remediation experiments were carried out by using nitrifying bacteria (WGX10, WGX18), denitrifying bacteria (HF3, HF7) and two kinds of signal molecules (OHHL, C8-HSL). The results showed that nitrifying bacteria and denitrifying bacteria could significantly aggregate on zeolite after adding 1.0 μM OHHL at a C/N ratio of 7. The maximum ammonium removal of five times the amount of ammonium adsorbed was achieved when 1.0 μM OHHL was added at the C/N ratio of 7 (the bio-regeneration rate was up to 88.32%), which was 1.24–2.02 times the ammonium removal amount at C/N ratios of 3, 5, 9. The concentration of total nitrogen in the overlying water was no more than 0.8 mg/L during four rounds of sediment remediation experiments. In addition, the bio-regeneration rate was up to 71.20%, which achieved sustainable inhibition of ammonium release from contaminated sediment.


2008 ◽  
Vol 42 (1) ◽  
pp. 200-206 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tuomo M. Saloranta ◽  
James M. Armitage ◽  
Heikki Haario ◽  
Kristoffer Næs ◽  
Ian T. Cousins ◽  
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2001 ◽  
Vol 36 (3) ◽  
pp. 351-365 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael A. Zarull ◽  
John H. Hartig ◽  
Gail Krantzberg

Abstract Sediment contaminated with metals, persistent organic pollutants, nutrients and oxygen consuming substances can be found in many areas throughout the Great Lakes. However, the highest levels of sediment-associated contaminants and some of the worst manifestations of their resultant problems are found in the urban-industrial harbours, embayments and river mouths. Management options may include source control and natural recovery, removal and containment in a confined disposal facility or upland containment cell, removal and treatment, and in situ capping or treatment. Over the past 13 years (as of January 2000), over $580 million (U.S. and Canadian dollars combined) has been spent on 38 remediation projects in 19 separate areas. Not only have substantial resources been spent on sediment remediation, but the rate of expenditure has increased in recent years. In addition, substantially greater resources have been spent on pollution prevention and control of contaminants at their source as a prerequisite to sediment remediation. While most of the remediation has taken place as a result of regulatory actions, some has been the result of cooperative partnerships, demonstration projects and unilateral voluntary actions. In the future, cooperative agreements may be expected to play a greater role in resolving contaminated sediment problems.


2019 ◽  
Vol 127 (12) ◽  
pp. 127004 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacob Kvasnicka ◽  
Katerina S. Stylianou ◽  
Vy K. Nguyen ◽  
Lei Huang ◽  
Weihsueh A. Chiu ◽  
...  

2014 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 480-489 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emese Hadnagy ◽  
Kevin H. Gardner ◽  
Warren H. Chesner ◽  
Henry Justus ◽  
Matteo Forgione ◽  
...  

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