HYDROCARBON CONTAMINATED SOIL - LUBRICANT PLANT

Biological Treatment Summary

The Situation

A specialty lubricant compounder/blender had a large amount of hydrocarbon contaminated soil along railroad tracks within their building. Years of accumulated oil leaks lead to an initial TPH reading of over 56,000 mg/Kg. The location of the rails and railroad ties made traditional "dig and haul" methods costly and nearly impossible.

The Solution

Bio-Form LLC recommended a biological treatment program utilizing OBT®. The program consisted of treating the soil to break down the bonds between organic and inorganic material. The complexion of the soil after years of accumulation went from being compacted to very loose, a soil that was easy to work. This expedited the treatment program, which made it less time and labor intensive.

The Results

At the completion of the program, TPH levels had been reduced to non-detectable levels. Regulatory authorities performed a successful inspection of the area. It is now once again a pristine site.

mg/Kg = ppm (parts per million)

TPH = Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (Utilizing EPA Method 8015M)