What Is a GAC Trailer?
When time, compliance, and cost are on the line, you need a treatment solution that works fast and works where you are. ACME Environmental’s Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) Trailer puts industrial-strength water treatment directly in your hands. This mobile unit is built to handle high volumes of contaminated liquids with precision and efficiency, eliminating the need for off-site disposal.
With advanced carbon filtration technology and a rugged design, it is an affordable solution for environmental professionals tackling tough jobs like groundwater remediation, UST cleanups, wastewater filtration, and more. Whether you are working under regulatory pressure or strict timelines, ACME’s GAC trailer delivers the performance you need, right when you need it.
ACME’s GAC Trailer removing contaminants from underground storage tanks
Trailer Capacity
Our trailer is equipped with two 1,000-pound vessels, each containing high-grade Granular Activated Carbon (GAC). This advanced filtration is highly effective in the removal of dissolved organic chemicals. GAC operates through a process of adsorption, where contaminants stick to the surface of the carbon particles, ensuring a thorough purification process. This makes the system well-suited for on-site treatment of contaminated liquids, as it allows for the immediate and effective remediation of pollutants. With its proven history in various applications, the GAC filtration system is essential for managing and treating contaminated water and liquid waste, ensuring environmental safety and compliance with regulatory standards.
ACME’s GAC Vessels that contain the carbon
Key Contaminants Removed:
- Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
- Pesticides & Herbicides
- Chlorine Compounds
- Other Organic Pollutants
Our system captures and adsorbs these harmful chemicals, ensuring that the treated water meets environmental standards before discharge or reuse.
Cost Savings
Our GAC trailer provides an effective solution that eliminates the costs and logistical challenges associated with transporting contaminated water to treatment facilities. By bringing advanced water treatment directly to the site, we can streamline the remediation process, cutting down on both transportation expenses and transit time. This innovative approach not only results in significant savings but also reduces the chances of delays that may come with managing contamination issues. Experience the unmatched efficiency and reliability of ACME’s GAC Filtration Trailer, designed specifically to address your water treatment challenges right at the source.
Why On-Site GAC Treatment Matters:
- Reduce transportation and disposal costs
- Minimizes project downtime
- Improves regulatory compliance
- Decreases in environmental impact
Real-Life Scenarios and Applications
1. Groundwater Remediation at an Industrial Spill Site
An industrial facility discovers that a decades-old solvent leak has contaminated local groundwater with VOCs and chlorinated compounds.
Solution:
ACME arrives at the site to conduct soil testing before quickly deploying its Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) trailer directly to the remediation area for effective treatment of contaminated groundwater. This system is specifically engineered for rapid deployment with minimal setup time, enabling an immediate response to pollution challenges.
As groundwater is extracted, it is directed through dual 1,000-pound GAC vessels. These vessels play a crucial role in the purification process, as they are engineered to adsorb and eliminate volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and other harmful contaminants from the water.
Result:
Firstly, the system efficiently removes VOCs, ensuring that the groundwater meets regulatory standards. Secondly, by treating the water on-site, it circumvents the need to transport contaminated water to processing facilities. This not only reduces logistical costs but also accelerates the overall cleanup process, enabling the facility to comply better with environmental standards.
2. UST (Underground Storage Tank) Cleanup
During a gas station redevelopment project, crews remove an underground fuel tank and discover residual fuel in the surrounding soil and water.
Solution:
The contaminated water is efficiently pumped into ACME’s Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) trailer, a specialized unit designed for advanced filtration. Inside this system, a series of filtration units work to remove harmful hydrocarbons and various fuel additives from the water, ensuring that the contaminants are effectively captured and reduced to safe levels.
ACME’s GAC Trailer cleaning out underground storage tanks at a gas station
Additionally, to clean up the contaminated soil, we deploy our Ex-Situ Mobile Remediation Unit to remediate the soil. This unit is designed to treat petroleum-contaminated soil directly at the spill site. This unit begins by shredding the impacted soil, increasing its surface area, and making contaminants like gasoline, diesel, condensate, and lube oil more accessible for treatment. Once shredded, the soil is treated using a proprietary peroxide-based chemical oxidizer delivered through a dual-spray system. This solution chemically oxidizes hydrocarbons upon contact, breaking them down into harmless byproducts such as water and carbon dioxide.
ACME’s Ex-Situ Remediation Unit decontaminating soil
Result:
Once the water and soil have both gone through the treatment process, it is either safely discharged into the environment or reused onsite for various applications. This treatment process not only protects the surrounding ecosystem but also facilitates quicker cleanup, enabling the site to move forward with its redevelopment plans more efficiently.
3. Emergency Response to Chemical Spill
A tanker truck overturns near a stormwater canal, releasing a pesticide mixture that threatens nearby waterways.
Solution:
ACME deploys its Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) trailer to the spill site as part of the spill response team. Upon arrival, the spill response team assesses the situation and quickly sets up the trailer to manage the contaminated runoff. They implement a system that diverts this hazardous runoff away from natural water sources and channels it through the GAC filtration process. This filtration effectively removes pollutants and chemicals from the water, ensuring that no contaminants can enter local waterways.
Result:
As a result of this method, local water supplies are safeguarded from potential pollution, protecting the health of the community and the surrounding ecosystem. Moreover, the cleanup crews successfully mitigate further ecological damage, helping to maintain the integrity of the environment.
Delivering Results Where It Counts
ACME Environmental’s GAC Filtration Trailer proves its value where it matters most, in the field, under pressure, and when environmental compliance is non-negotiable. Whether supporting emergency spill response, infrastructure projects, or remediation, the system offers a dependable, mobile solution that removes harmful contaminants and eliminates the high costs and delays of off-site treatment. By bringing powerful filtration directly to the point of need, ACME helps clients stay on schedule, meet regulatory standards, and protect the environment, one project at a time.
Ready to simplify your liquid treatment process and stay ahead of compliance? Contact ACME today to learn more about our GAC Filtration Trailer or to request a customized quote. Our team is here to help you tackle contamination challenges efficiently, effectively, and right at your site with our oil spill equipment.
Additional Resources
Oil Spill FAQs – Introduction
Oil Spill Categories
Oil Spill Glossary
Remediation
Oil Spill Response
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