Our Approach

Loureiro uses a methodical approach for our treatability testing services.  We customize our treatability tests to produce results scalable for incorporation into the design and implementation of each treatment technology.  Site-specific factors such as the type and concentration of contaminant(s), hydrogeology, and site logistics are taken into consideration when developing our treatability testing approach. 

Conducting treatability tests prior to implementation allows Loureiro to identify failure mechanisms, refine anticipated costs, and confirm that the optimal remedial design has been selected for each site.  Our treatablility testing services can be used individually, but Loureiro offers design and implementation services as part of our integrative approach to serve our clients.

Treatability Studies

Loureiro performs treatability testing to develop field-scale design parameters and evaluate the site-specific feasibility of several remediation technologies:

  • In Situ Chemical Oxidation:
    • Catalyzed Hydrogen Peroxide
    • Activated Persulfate
    • Permanganate
  • Bioremediation
    • Aerobic
    • Anaerobic
    • Biostimulation
    • Bioaugmentation
  • Thermal Enhancements
    • SVE
    • Bioremediation
  • Independent Product Testing
  • In Situ Chemical Reduction:
    • Zero Valent Iron (ZVI)
    • Bi-Metallic Particles
    • Metal Sulfides
  • Metals Stabilization
    • pH adjustment
    • sorption
    • precipitation / co-precipitation
  • Stabilization / Solidification (ISS)
    • cement
    • cement with fly ash, slag, carbon, clay
    • ISS combined with ISCO
  • Surfactant Enhanced Product Recovery

Specialty Services

Loureiro customizes our treatability services to align with the specific needs of your site.  Recognizing that each site is unique, we evaluate all elements that drive remedial goals, including costs, timelines, regulatory requirements, site usage or redevelopment plans, and downgradient receptors. By keeping these goals in focus, we design our treatability tests to closely reflect in situ conditions, allowing us to translate treatability results into scaled-up designs for remediation systems.