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FL-Launch Complex 15

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Site LocationCape Canaveral, Canaveral, Air Force Station, FL
Site TypeOther
Start DateFeb-06
GeologyGroundwater encountered 4 to 5 feet bgs. Upper surficial aquifer mostly fine to medium grained sands with occasional silt/clay. Silty region around 45 ft bgs holding DNAPL migration.
Media TreatedSoil and Groundwater Groundwater
Contaminant TreatedTCE and corresponding daughters corresponding daughters
Initial Contaminant ConcentrationInitial TCE as high as 439,000 ug/L
Final Contaminant ConcentrationIn the EZVI zone, the area with >400,000 ug/L the area with >400,000 ug/L has dropped to 28 ug/L
Type of NanoparticleEmulsified ZVI (EZVI) (EZVI)
Length of OperationOn-going, minimum 5 years

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