Did you know that construction machinery often leaks significant amounts of oil and grease, leading to heavily polluted parking areas contaminated with hydrocarbons and PAHs? These pollutants can seep into the ground, posing a major risk to aquifers and creating serious pollution concerns. During the storage and distribution of fuel for site machinery, small amounts of fuel are often released into the environment if no anti-pollution systems are in place.
Toxic pollutants for the environment
Hydrocarbons and PAHs are highly toxic, even in very low concentrations, and contribute to the decline in soil biodiversity. If they contaminate groundwater, they can also pose a significant health risk to drinking water supplies. For water to be considered safe, it must contain less than 1 mg/l of hydrocarbons.
Once groundwater is contaminated, it is much harder to treat than surface water. Water pollution from construction sites can sometimes result in significant environmental damage, making it critical to assess and manage risks ahead of time.
Just 1 liter of oil can contaminate up to
1 million liters of water
Using OSMORIA Geoclean aquatextiles
Installing OSMORIA Geoclean de-polluting aquatextiles in parking or refuelling areas for construction equipment is a highly effective and cost-efficient solution for preventing and managing hydrocarbon and PAH pollution. These aquatextiles offer an optimal approach to safeguard against the environmental risks posed by construction sites.
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