Natural attenuation is a process of environmental remediation that relies on natural processes to reduce the concentrations of contaminants in soil and groundwater. It is a cost-effective and sustainable approach to environmental remediation that does not require active intervention. Natural attenuation processes include biodegradation, dilution, dispersion, sorption, volatilization, and degradation by natural processes. These processes can be used to reduce the concentrations of contaminants in soil and groundwater, and can be used to reduce the risk of human exposure to hazardous substances.
Natural attenuation is used in a variety of industries, including oil and gas, mining, and manufacturing. It is also used in the remediation of contaminated sites, such as Superfund sites. Natural attenuation is often used in combination with other remediation techniques, such as bioremediation, to achieve the desired level of remediation.
Some companies in the natural attenuation market include AECOM, Arcadis, Golder Associates, and Tetra Tech. Show Less Read more
