Active remediation is a form of environmental remediation that involves using direct action techniques to remove, contain, or neutralize pollutants from a contaminated site.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is an agency of the U.S. government established to enforce federal pollution abatement laws and implement various pollution prevention programs. The EPA regulates various environmental aspects, including air and water quality, waste management, pesticide usage, and industrial pollution.
Ex-Situ processes involve offsite handling and treatment of contaminated material, distinct from the property where contamination exists. These methods are often employed in environmental remediation projects.
An Underground Storage Tank (UST) is a tank and its connected piping system that has at least 10% of its combined volume underground, commonly used for storing petroleum products or other hazardous substances.
