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MtBE is an additive added to gasoline
since the late 1970s to improve octane and reduce air emissions. If
gasoline is leaked to ground water, the MtBE can dissolve and become
a ground-water contaminant, imparting an unpleasant taste and odor
to well water. IST personnel have been involved with focused studies
of MtBE in ground water for over 20 years and are among the top experts
in the world in this specialized area. IST’s particular expertise
involves the transport and fate of MtBE in aquifer systems. From this
expertise comes an ability to predict impacts, determine biodegradation
rates, determine sources, define timing of historical releases, and
allocate responsibility between multiple parties in merged plume situations.
IST has assessed, remediated, or otherwise been involved with hundreds
of MtBE-impacted sites and is currently working on over 100 sites
with MtBE contamination. Our expertise has been recognized by many
of the major, international petrochemical companies, most of whom
have retained IST to help resolve some of the most complex MtBE issues.
IST has worked in most of the 48 contiguous United States on MtBE
problems. |