摘要 |
A process for electrochemically degrading organic contaminants in groundwater comprises embedding a grid work of rods in the ground in the region where groundwater flows which contain the organic contaminants. A voltage is applied to the plurality of space-apart oppositely charged rods to degrade electrochemically such organic contaminants in the groundwater. Sufficient voltage is applied across the plurality of oppositely charged rods to effect such electrochemical degradation. The process provides an effective relatively inexpensive form of minimizing or eliminating organic contaminants in groundwater, particularly contaminants such as phenols and trichloroethylene. |