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What is a key advantage of excavation of contaminated soil for off-site disposal?

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Enhancement of facility operations

Prevention of groundwater contamination

Inexpensive method

What is a major disadvantage associated with the excavation of contaminated soil for off-site disposal?

Reduces liability concerns

Enhances facility operations

Promotes environmental sustainability

Costly if involves large volume (correct)

What is the purpose of in-situ remediation containment/isolation technology?

To increase facility operations efficiency

To prevent contaminant migration to groundwater (correct)

To remove contaminants completely

To speed up the remediation process

What is a concern associated with in-situ remediation containment/isolation technology?

Preventing subsurface flow pattern alteration Signup and view all the answers

Which technology does not involve the destruction or removal of contaminants but aims to stabilize the contaminated area?

Asphalt capping Signup and view all the answers

What key factor influences the selection of in-situ remediation containment/isolation technology?

Compatibility between contaminants and liners Signup and view all the answers

What does the use of clay liners or caps in in-situ remediation containment/isolation aim to achieve?

Isolation of the contaminated site from groundwater Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes in-situ remediation containment/isolation from excavation for off-site disposal?

Isolation of contaminants from groundwater Signup and view all the answers

What is a drawback specific to using impervious walls in in-situ remediation containment/isolation?

Possible collapse during construction Signup and view all the answers

Why might asphalt capping be a preferred choice for stabilizing tainted soil?

To prevent physical contact with the tainted soil Signup and view all the answers