Saturday, October 15, 2011

What You Need to Know about Soil and Water Remediation

By Nia Lawrence


Water remediation refers to the process of removing contaminants from a source of water either with the use of expensive machineries, or the use of a filter system at home. Whether you like it or not, you simply can't deny the fact that a large percentage of the water most homes are being provided today is greatly contaminated and is not safe for human use. The good thing is that there are many ways to get rid of metals and other harmful elements present in water such as chlorine, magnesium, and even harmful microorganisms that may cause serious health conditions.

There are many ways to treat contaminated water, but perhaps the most popular is the use of reverse osmosis technology. This method has been around since the 1950's and is used mainly for treating contaminated home water. Believe it or not, water provided to most homes is usually contaminated by harmful elements including chlorine, which is supposed to serve as treatment, but is actually one of the bringers of cancer and other diseases. The use of RO filters at home is really an effective way to get rid of such harmful elements. Some might say that it is quite costly, but all the benefits it brings can definitely make the investment worth it.

The treating of land, on the other hand, is referred to as soil remediation. It is a process that involves the elimination of soil contaminants that are usually caused by the increasing rate of human waste production. The problem is that most of the waste that humans produce each day includes plastic, an element that may take years and years to decompose. Soil is essential for growing crops and other resources. It is also used for the construction of schools, houses, and even parks. Once it gets contaminated, it may take years to bring it back to its uncontaminated state, leaving humans with nothing to use for farming and building construction.

There are actually a number of soil remediation techniques available today. All of these methods may come in different forms and may involve the use of different processes, but they all aim at restoring the usability of a piece of land. Phytoremediation is one of these remedies. And compared to other methods, this is perhaps the most eco-friendly. The reason for this is that it makes use of plants in treating not just soil, but also water and air. The plants used in this method actually have the ability of breaking down harmful elements that are present in the soil.

It's true that the damage the environment acquires grows each day. Fortunately, there are many ways to restore the environment to its original state. And, the good news is that even ordinary people like yourself can contribute to save the planet even in simple ways.




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