Case Study – MTBE Removal
Chemical Oxidation of a Gasoline Release
Kenton, Delaware Project
- Dissolved BTEX, MtBE, and TBA impact extended across more than 10 properties (approx. 800 feet) from a UST release.
- Eight residential supply wells were impacted with MtBE.
- Insurance limitations required environmental activities cost through closure not to exceed $600,000.
- MTBE: 26,572 ppb
- TBA: 27,000 ppb
- BTEX: 26,300 ppb
- Site cleaned up in <1 year.
Site Map – Kenton, DE
Potentiometric Surface
Dissolved BTEX Comparison – Kenton, DE
Dissolved MTBE Comparison – Kenton, DE
Dissolved TBA Comparison – Kenton, DE
