Phytoremediation

Phytoremediation

Phytoremediation involves the use of plants to remediate or control contamination and is typically used on shallow groundwater plumes, tailing ponds, or other applications involving surface water or shallow groundwater.  With our experience in surface water remediation, earthmoving skills, and experienced professional staff and field technicians, we have all of the resources necessary to design, plant, and maintain the arrays of trees and other plants used for phytoremediation either as a stand-alone technology or in combination with other remediation technologies.  We install and maintain systems utilizing the following technologies:
  • Irrigation
  • Rhizosphere Biodegradation – A method that using plants to enhance biodegradation near their root systems or create a reducing environment for metal precipitation
  • Phytoextraction / Phytoaccumulation – this technology involves extracting and absorbing contaminants into the plant and is generally used for inorganic contamination
  • Phytodegradation – a contaminant-reducing technology where organic contaminants are destroyed within the plant tissues
  • Plume Dewatering - plants can prevent the migration of shallow contaminated groundwater plumes through groundwater extraction and evapotranspiration

With a licensed arborist on staff and our extensive wetlands and site restoration experience, we have the in-house capabilities to install, cultivate, and sustain flora in nearly all fertile climatic zones within the United States.