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Performance of a UV/hydrogen peroxide/ion exchange treatment plant on groundwater leaching from mixed waste contaminated soil

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OSTI ID:210273
 [1]; ;  [2]
  1. Parsons Engineering Science, Inc., Denver, CO (United States)
  2. Rocky Mountain Remediation, Golden, CO (United States)
This paper summarizes the operation and results of a groundwater treatment plant at the Rocky Flats Environmental Technology Site. The principal contaminants are volatile organic compounds (VOCs), heavy metals, and radionuclides. The treatment plant uses ultraviolet light and hydrogen peroxide for destruction of VOCs, and ion exchange for removal of dissolved solids, metals, and uranium. During three years of operation, the treatment plant has achieved typical removal efficiencies of 99% for VOCs, 80% for total dissolved solids, and 98% for radionuclides. Contaminant influent ranges and percent removal are listed.
OSTI ID:
210273
Report Number(s):
CONF-9509139--
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English