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Free Flow Technologies Ltd. Successfully Treats Foundry Remediation Waste

Free Flow Technologies, Ltd. (Free Flow) provided treatment reagent which was successfully used In the treatment of foundry remediation waste containing lead and cadmium at a abandoned foundry located in central Indiana. Free Flow was awarded the contract to supply the reagent to the USEPA Response Contractor. The facility required attention after a fire caused extensive damage to the structure and grounds.

USEPA sampled the waste and soils at the facility and determined there were hazardous levels of lead and cadmium which required action. The most cost effective approach of handling this problem was determined to be on site treatment of the waste. This treatment step would render the waste non hazardous avoiding the high cost of transporting the material to a Subtitle C Hazardous Waste Landfill. Upon successful treatment the waste could be sent to a more cost effective Subtitle D Industrial Landfill for final disposition.

All project stakeholders; USEPA, consultant and contractor were pleased with the technical and Economical aspects of the Free Flow product. The reagent is easy to transport and store. Mixing is accomplished with traditional construction equipment. Unlike many reagents which require large doses (15-20%) to meet regulatory requirements Free Flow was able to achieve successful treatment results at less than 2%. The cost savings for the low dosage is recognized not only with the original reagent purchase but also the bulking factors for less total waste generated for off site transportation and disposal fees to the landfill. It has been estimated the use of Free Flow 200 on this project saved approximately 50% when compared to the competitors selling price.

TECHNICALLY EFFECTIVE – COST EFFEICENT – USER FRIENDLY – LOW DOSE APPLICATION