Sediment Capping is a remediation method used to cover contaminated sediments in aquatic environments with clean material, such as sand or gravel. This cap isolates the pollutants from the water column and reduces exposure risks to aquatic life and humans. Sediment capping is often used in lakes, rivers, and estuaries to manage legacy pollution.
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