Case Studies
Starmet CMI Superfund
The Starmet CMI superfund site contained 6% salt as potassium and sodium chloride, depleted uranium with contamination levels of up to 210,000 pCi/L as well as a pH of 10-11. After performing a bench-scale study, EPA determined that the use of polyacrylate and polyacrylamide (ZapZorb) would be the best method of achieving solidification prior to disposal.
Routine Facility
Many hazardous and non-hazardous waste processing facilities use ZapLoc on a daily basis for solidification of routine waste. ZapLoc is a cost-effective substitute for sawdust, kiln dust, and any other solidification agent that significantly increases disposal volume.
Lake Wire
WRS Infrastructure & Environment, Inc. (WRS) was retained to perform a source removal corrective action on Lake Wire located in Lakeland, Florida. Lake Wire was identified as an Area of Concern in a RCRA facility assessment. Historical storm water discharges to Lake Wire have resulted in elevated concentrations of metals in sediments (predominately lead).
Kayser Roth
Waters Edge Environmental (WEE) excavated and solidified 280 tons of VOC-contaminated sludge in a wastewater lagoon. The sludge was solidified using ZapZorb super absorbent polymer to ensure minimal volume increase. 297 tons of material were shipped to Canada for disposal. Thousands of dollars in disposal costs were saved as a result of only a small volume increase.
