Why is S/S so frequently selected for Superfund site remedies?
EPA’s goal for a Superfund site is to select a remedy that is protective of human health and the environment, one that maintains protection over time, and that minimizes un-treated waste. EPA believes that treating waste and rendering it non-hazardous (rather than containing it) is generally the preferred method for achieving long-term protectiveness. EPA considers S/S to be an established treatment technology. S/S is considered Best Demonstrated Available Technology (BDAT) for over 50 RCRA-listed wastes.
