How long will the cleanup take?
The length of the cleanup will vary according to the level, type, amount and extent of the contamination, as well as the cleanup standards that apply to the site. A site with extensive soil and groundwater contamination that is cleaned up to residential standards is likely to take longer to clean up than a site that has only minimal contamination and will be used for industrial purposes. Factors such as the time of year, or unusually bad weather can affect the duration of the cleanup. In most cases, technical consultants will be hired to perform the cleanup. The pace of the cleanup will also be contingent in part on the consultants’ schedules and levels of efficiency.
