Heavy Metals
Heavy metal remediation in soil and water treatment involves removing or reducing the concentration of heavy metals to safe levels for human and environmental health. Heavy metals are elements that are dense and toxic at low concentrations, such as lead, cadmium, cyanide and mercury.
Soil remediation for heavy metal contamination involves methods such as soil washing, conducted using chemical agents to extract the heavy metals from the soil, or the use of synthetic polymers that have been designed to selectively bind with heavy metals, forming a complex that can be removed from the soil or water.
Water treatment for heavy metal contamination involves methods such as chemical precipitation, ion exchange, or filtration, which involve adding chemical agents or using physical barriers to remove the heavy metals from the water.