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Cost comparison between AgroRemed and conventional methods
These are estimates based on information publicly available and the actual costs might vary depending on the target end points and the timelines stipulated for a given contamination
Estimate for cleaning a ton of contaminated soil (TPH upto 125,000 ppm) using AgroRemed
Treatment method | Amount of AgroRemed | Treatment Cost per ton |
Contaminated soil pile | 1 gallon per ton | $78.00 |
Open area spread out over 6" depth, for instance. (a ton of soil can be accomodated in about 5 sq.ft area) | 1 gallon per 20 sq.ft | $22.80 |
Estimate for treating a ton of contaminated soil using conventional methods
Task description | Cost per ton | Total cost per ton |
Disposal at the gate | $26 | |
Soil transport to the disposal site (as per VaDEQ material code) | $40 | |
Clean soil replacement | $18.50 | |
Total cost for treating a ton of contaminted soil | $84.00 per ton |
Addionational notes
AgroRemed approach provides an end user with at least 2 options to choose from depending on the situation whereas in the conventional approach the customer is presented with limited options. Furthermore, AgroRemed approach is a low carbon footprint alternative to the conventional methods involving transport and disposal.