References

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Phytoremediation Treatment of Arsenic

What is phytoremediation?

Applications

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Metals

hyperaccumulate
Organics
Soluble compounds

Insoluble compounds (hydrophobic)

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Technology Description:

Media Treated:
Types of Plants Used in Phytoremediation to Treat Arsenic:

Technology Description and Principles

Pteris vittata

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Factors Affecting Phytoremediation Performance

Contaminant depth
Contaminant concentration
Climatic or seasonal conditions
Contaminant form
Agricultural factors
Media and Contaminants Treated

Treating Soil, Waste, and Water Containing Arsenic

Scale of Identified Phytoremediation Projects for Arsenic Treatment

Applicability, Advantages, and Potential Limitations

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Factors Affecting Phytoremediation Costs

Number of crops grown

Summary of Cost Data

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References

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Biological Treatment for Arsenic

Technology Description:
Media Treated:

Microbes Used:
Technology Description and Principles

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accelerated bioleaching

Types of Fixed Bioreactors

Fluidized Bed Bioreactor System

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Packed Bed Reactor

Air Sparged Fixed-Bed Reactor

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Rotating Media Reactor

Media and Contaminants Treated

Factors Affecting Biological Treatment Performance
pH
Contaminant concentration
Available nutrients
Temperature
Iron concentration

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Factors Affecting Biological Treatment Costs

Pretreatment requirements
Nutrient addition
Treating Soil, Waste, and Water Containing Arsenic

Applicability, Advantages, and Potential Limitations

Case Study: Sodium Arsenite Spiked

Groundwater, Forest Row, Sussex, United Kingdom

Summary of Cost Data

References

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Waste includes nonhazardous and hazardous solid waste generated by industry.

Water includes groundwater, drinking water, non-hazardous and hazardous
industrial wastewater, surface water, mine drainage, and leachate.

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EPA Arsenic Waste Disposal

What Do I Need to Consider When Deciding on a Waste Disposal Option?

Raw water characteristics that may affect disposal alternatives include:

Selecting a Technology to Treat Arsenic

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Demonstration

Laboratory Testing

What Does Compliance Monitoring Involve?

Monitoring Instructions
Routine Monitoring

Waivers

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Increased Monitoring
Compliance Determination

Sampling and Reporting Notes

Monitoring and Reporting Violations

Maximum Contaminant Level Violations

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Reporting and Notification Requirements

If you have an M&R violation, you must (40 CFR 141.31(b) & 141.204):

If you have an MCL violation, you must (40 CFR 141.31(b) & 141.203):

in compliance,

Consumer Confidence Report,

Monitoring Worksheets
These monitoring worksheets will help you:

do not

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Appendix A: Sources for More Information on Arsenic

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Precipitation

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