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Services

The following services are being offered by ARIC:

Information

Improving access to information to facilitate more effective use of new and existing technologies and services. [more]

Networking

Facilitating business development through improved networking systems such as industry clusters. [more]

Issue management

Providing a forum for private and public sector organisations to consider and address macro issues that impede the efficient and effective prevention, assessment and remediation of contamination in the environment. [more]

Promotion

Promoting the technical excellence of the industry, the important roles of various industry players, educational strengths and the industry views on important macro issues. [more]

Types of remediation

There are a wide range of innovative methods for cleaning up contamination in soils and water:

Electrokinetic remediation

The use of a low electric current to slowly move heavy metals towards an electrode where they can be concentrated and removed.

Ultrasound

The use of ultrasound to create minute bubbles and localised heat in contaminated groundwater which aids in the breakdown of pollutants.

Active barriers

Underground barriers to trap pollutants.