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Final Phytoremediation Treatability Study, May 2001

Table of Contents

Preface

Purpose of Document

Notice

Report Documentation Page

Section 1 - Introduction

Section 2 - Site and Study Background

2.1   Facility Description

2.2   Site Background and History

2.3   Soils

2.4   Geology

2.5   Statistical Evaluation of Background Metals Concentrations

2.6   Summary of Prior Investigation Results

2.7   Media and Contaminants of Concern

2.8   Determination of Cleanup Levels

Section 3 - Treatability Study Methods

3.1   Summary of Activities

3.2   Background

3.3   Technical Approach
3.3.1   Soil Sample Collection

3.3.2   Phytotech Soil Remediation Design

3.3.3   Treatability Study Activities

Section 4 - Treatability Study Results and Data Evaluation

4.1   Soil Analysis

4.2   Metal Content

4.3   Phytoextractable Metals

4.4   Plant Growth and Uptake

Section 5 - Evaluation and Conclusions

5.1   Evaluation Criteria

5.2   Evaluation Conclusions

5.2.1   Effectiveness

5.2.2   Protection of Human Health and Environment

5.2.3   Control the Sources of Releases

5.2.4   Short-Term Impacts

5.2.5   Long-Term Impacts

5.2.6   Implementability

5.2.7   Reduction of Toxicity, Mobility, and Volume

5.2.8   Economic Analysis

5.2.9   Compliance With Waste Management Standards

Section 6 - Recommendations

Section 7 - References

Appendices

Appendix A   Chronology of Actions/Investigations at SWMU B-20

Appendix B   Phytotech Treatability Study and Phytoextraction Applicability Assessment

Appendix C   Cost Estimate

Tables

Table 4.1   CSSA Soil Fertility Results

Table 4.2   Phytoextractable Metals

Figures

 Figure 4.1   Effectiveness of Soil Amendments