Advanced Oxidation Process for Ex-Situ Groundwater Remediation

摘要

According to various aspects and embodiments, a system and method for treated contaminated groundwater is provided. The groundwater is contaminated with an initial concentration of recalcitrant organic contaminant. According to some embodiments, the contaminated groundwater is treated by introducing a persulfate to produce a first treated aqueous solution and then exposing the first treated aqueous solution to ultraviolet light to produce a second treated aqueous solution. The second treated aqueous solution may have a concentration of the recalcitrant organic contaminant that is at least 50% less than the initial concentration of recalcitrant organic contaminant.

主权项

1. A method of treating contaminated groundwater, comprising:
providing a contaminated groundwater having an initial concentration of a recalcitrant organic contaminant to be treated; introducing a persulfate to the contaminated groundwater to produce a first treated aqueous solution; and exposing the first treated aqueous solution to ultraviolet light to produce a second treated aqueous solution, the second treated aqueous solution having a concentration of the recalcitrant organic contaminant that is at least 50% less than the initial concentration of recalcitrant organic contaminant.