Soil and groundwater contaminated with light non-aqueous phase liquids (LNAPLs) are quite common at airports. Petroleum products such as diesel and jet fuel have resulted in contamination due to:
- improper handling
- accidental discharges
- spills during transportation and fueling operations
- leaks from storage containers
- improper disposal
When petroleum products are released into the subsurface, contamination can take on different forms. The free-phase petroleum can volatilize in the subsurface, releasing contaminated vapors. The contaminants may also attach themselves to the soil constituents, a process known as sorption. Finally, contaminants may dissolve in the groundwater making the compounds more mobile.
MLE Equipment has an industry-leading track record in engineering, manufacturing, and supporting environmental equipment solutions for LNAPL sites such as airports. Follow the links on the right-hand menu to access equipment solutions specifically for LNAPL contamination at airports.
