Soil Decontamination Methods: A Complete Guide to Techniques, Costs and Timelines
Soil decontamination encompasses the range of techniques used to remove, neutralise or immobilise contaminants in the ground, restoring soil quality to levels compatible with its intended use and with the protection of human health and the environment. Whether triggered by regulatory requirements, property transactions or environmental liability management, choosing the right decontamination method is a […]
PFAS in soil and groundwater: what are they, why do they matter, how are they tested, and what does their remediation really look like
PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are a large family of synthetic chemicals used for decades because they repel water, grease, and heat. The problem is that many PFAS are highly persistent in the environment and can migrate from soil into groundwater and surface waters—often creating long-term liabilities for industrial sites, airports, landfills, training grounds, and […]
Environmental and Waste Management: Strategic Axis for Sustainability
The increasing pressure on natural resources, coupled with the sustained growth in waste generation, demands structured and technically robust responses. In this context, environmental and waste management emerges as a critical component of institutional and corporate sustainability strategies, aligned with circular economy principles and regulatory compliance frameworks. A Multisectoral Challenge with Global Implications Anthropogenic activities […]
Phytoremediation: A Nature-Based Solution for the Recovery of Contaminated Soils and Waters
Phytoremediation has become a proven, low-impact technique for the recovery of contaminated soils and waters. At Litoclean, we apply this natural strategy in combination with advanced testing at our Innovation Center (CIL) and the expertise gained from European projects such as Phy2Climate. What is Phytoremediation? Phytoremediation is a bioremediation technique that uses plants and microorganisms […]
Environmental Assessment for Rehabilitation Plans
The accidental spill of some 10,000 barrels of Buzios crude oil during the unloading operations of a tanker reached approximately 11,000 ha at sea and 120 ha on land, along a coastal marine ecosystem.
Design, assembly and commissioning of the largest bioreactor in the Middle East
Several episodes of crude oil contamination in the oil extraction areas of the Middle East have led to the development of one of the largest Excavation, Transportation and Remediation projects of its soils worldwide.
We are launching our new website: a renewed design for a more agile and clearer experience
A more intuitive, visual and sustainable space that reflects who we are and how we work. Litoclean has revamped our website to better reflect who we are, what we do and how we work for the environment. Structured in four main blocks: water, soil, waste and sustainability, the website is designed to facilitate access to […]
Innovative study on bioremediation of contaminated aquifers shows process optimization through multidisciplinary study.
The study conducted by Litoclean and published in the scientific journal Science of The Total Environment, marks a significant advance in the treatment of groundwater affected by organohalogen contaminants through a multidisciplinary analysis application. LITOCLEAN has published a study on the bioremediation of contaminated aquifers in the scientific journal Science of The Total Environment (STOTEN). […]
New inventory of soils with potentially polluting activities in the Basque Country comes into force
The inventory is publicly accessible and free of charge and is subject to comprehensive reviews at least every five years. The Basque government has updated the inventory of soils that support or have hosted potentially polluting activities or facilities, in order to ensure the protection of the soil of this autonomous community. The new list […]
25 years leading the way in soil and groundwater remediation
Litoclean celebrates a quarter of a century and we take a look at our history This year Litoclean celebrates its 25th anniversary as a leader in the soil and groundwater remediation sector. Since our beginnings in 1999, we have grown steadily, focusing on innovation, sustainability and the development of our team. Throughout this time, we […]
