What clean-up methods are used on brownfield sites?
The choice of methods and technologies for a brownfield site clean-up will be influenced by several factors, such as site conditions, local permit restrictions, community concerns, clean-up endpoints, and time and budget constraints. If site soil or groundwater is contaminated, the methods and technologies may resemble those used on Superfund sites. If site contamination is contained within structures or containers, clean-up might involve removal of asbestos or lead-based paint, or retrieval and offsite disposal of drums and containers. Federal and State brownfield site programs offer substantial assistance in the selection of an appropriate clean-up method and publish “success stories” about sites that have been remediated.
