Remediation of soil

We offer a wide range of remediation methods as well as solid expertise in the restoration of contaminated land areas. We select the soil remediation method according to the substances that caused the contamination, the substances' level of concentration, the size of the area, the nature of the soil and the risks associated with remediation.

Cost efficient
Economical benefits

In all-inclusive projects, Fortum is responsible for the successful completion of the work from start to finish on a turnkey basis.

Environmental friendly
Environmental benefits

Contaminated soil at an industrial site, old service station, landfill or sawmill, for example, often decreases the value of the property or jeopardises the environment

Safety
Safety benefits

We can handle all phases of the cleansing project from the demolition of any old buildings on-site, water treatment, excavation and transport of the soil mass, to the utilisation of the treated mass and the construction of infrastructure in the area.

Remediation of soil

Handling contaminated soil?

We offer the remediation of contaminated sites in the form of all-inclusive projects or subprojects. We ultimately customise treatment methods to meet our customers’ needs.

The most typical hazardous, soil-contaminating substances include:

  • Various heavy metals, such as arsenic, chromium, mercury, lead and zinc
  • Oil products, such as petrol and various oils
  • Chlorophenols
  • Furans
  • PAH compounds
  • PCB compounds
  • Dioxins
  • Insecticides and pesticides
  • Various solvents

Remediation methods with good results

Contaminated soil may be remediated on- or off-site. The most common methods we use for soil remediation are:

  • Mass replacement
  • Soil vapour extraction
  • Composting
  • Stabilisation
  • Insulation
  • Thermic treatment

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