SiREM: ISCO Treatability Studies

In Situ Chemical Oxidation (ISCO) can rapidly degrade contaminants, however, judicious use of this technology requires determination of effectiveness, cost and ruling out potential negative effects on groundwater quality in advance of field or pilot scale use.
A SiREM ISCO treatability study allows you to make informed decisions on ISCO remediation feasibility and implementation.

A SiREM ISCO treatability study can answer the following questions:

Will target compounds degrade to desired end products under site conditions?

A SiREM ISCO treatability study confirms the breakdown of contaminants under site conditions. Degradation rate and oxidant loading requirements are determined.

Which oxidant is best for my site?

SiREM performs ISCO treatability studies using many commonly used oxidants including permanganate, persulfate, Fenton’s reagent and others .

How will natural oxidant demand affect my project?

SiREM’s ISCO treatability studies include measurement of the Matrix (natural) Oxidant Demand (MOD) for permanganate which can significantly impact site remediation costs.

Will metals be a problem?

Chemical oxidation approaches can lead to mobilization of metals which can negatively impact groundwater quality. A SiREM ISCO treatability study can quantify the concentrations of key metals before and after ISCO in order to assess the potential for metals problems in advance of field scale implementation.

For more information on ISCO treatability studies please contact SiREM