When a gasoline dispenser, or a UST leaks, how does the plume of contamination migrate through the soil?
Migration of contamination occurs through pore spaces (voids) within the soil. Different soil types contain different voids. Depending on the soil type, contaminant migration will occur at different rates. Sands usually transport contaminants quickly, where clay soils transport slowly. Thus, when you ask, “How long will my site take to clean up?” you could already know that a sandy soil will clean up faster than a clayey soil.
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