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Remediation Optimization

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◊ Solvent Extraction
◊ Thermal Treatment: Ex Situ
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For more information on Pump and Treat Optimization, please contact:

Kathleen Yager
Technology Integration and Information Branch
(617) 918-8362
yager.kathleen@epa.gov

Overview

This website is a resource for EPA optimization efforts. It provides information on optimization-related EPA demonstration projects as well as optimization-related fact sheets developed by EPA.

Remediation optimization uses defined approaches to improve the effectiveness and efficiency with which an environmental remedy reaches its stated goals. Optimization approaches might include third-party site-wide optimization evaluations conducted by expert teams, the use of mathematical tools to determine optimal operating parameters or monitoring networks, or the consideration of emerging technologies. Since 1999, EPA has promoted remediation optimization in the following manner:

commissioned over 40 third-party optimization evaluations called Remediation System Evaluations (RSEs) at Superfund, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, and Leaking Underground Storage Tank sites
applied/demonstrated new mathematical tools for optimizing pumping strategies and monitoring networks
developed fact sheets and training seminars to educate the remediation community about optimization and to convey lessons learned from EPA optimization projects
worked on outreach efforts with many State and Federal partners to disseminate information on new optimization approaches for streamlining long-term remedial action

Optimization efforts conducted by other organizations can be found at the Federal Remediation Technologies Roundtable (FRTR) optimization website.

For quick access to optimization content on this EPA website, try the following links:

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