The total cost of isolating the contaminants from the ecosystem is $8 million to $12 million, compared with $50 million or more to dredge and incinerate onshore. In addition, the cleanup will be completed within a year, with the support of much of the local community.
The Center, as an independent research organization without a vested interest, has a unique role to play in furthering the use of cost-effective remedial strategies. Estimated costs of capping are 1/8 the cost of incineration, which can be $500 per cubic yard or more.
For further information, contact:
Danny Reible
South & Southwest HSRC
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70803-6421
Telephone: 504/388-6770
FAX: 504/388-5043
E-mail: reible@lsu.edu