Sealing Contaminated Areas
Surface covers for environmental protection and risk management
Industrial & Commercial Solutions – Sealing Contaminated Areas
Surface covers for environmental protection and risk management
Contaminated soils, tailings, and landfills pose serious risks to water, air, and surrounding ecosystems. Without protective surface sealing, pollutants may leach into groundwater, disperse as dust, or wash into drainage systems. SRBT applies engineered cover systems to secure these surfaces effectively – either as temporary capping during construction or as long-term sealing solutions.
EuroCover Solutions
SRBT relies on its EuroCover product family, designed specifically for sealing contaminated soils:
- EuroCover EC (Erosion Control)– temporary hydraulic cover to prevent dust emissions and surface runoff during construction or excavation.
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EuroCover LF (Long-Term Fiber Matrix)– reinforced fiber blend with tackifiers for semi-permanent sealing and vegetation support.EuroCover SP (Special Protection) – advanced sealing layers for contaminated industrial soils, tailored for heavy metals, hydrocarbons, or PFAS.
These products can be combined with soil conditioners, tackifiers, and seed mixes depending on whether a purely technical or a vegetation-supported cover is required.
Phytostabilization as Complementary Strategy
Where long-term containment is required, SRBT integrates phytostabilization:
- Establishing plant cover to immobilize soils and reduce erosion.
- Root systems prevent wind erosion and stabilize slopes.
- Vegetation acts as a biological barrier, reducing contaminant migration.
This strategy does not break down pollutants, but it is often the most practical and immediately effective approach to minimize environmental exposure on large areas.
Complexity & Scientific Boundaries
Sealing and stabilizing contaminated areas is a highly complex task. Every project must be individually evaluatedbased on contaminant type, soil characteristics, hydrology, and long-term land-use objectives.
While SRBT applies evidence-based approaches wherever possible, it must be recognized that:
- Long-term scientific data is limited in many fields of soil remediation.
- Full-scale phytoremediation - the degradation of pollutants by plants – remains experimental and lacks broad success data from long-term monitoring.
- Our focus is therefore on phytostabilization and engineered sealing systems, aiming to achieve the closest possible outcome to the ecological and safety objectives, even where science has not yet delivered final answers.
Application Scenarios
- Erosion resistance – sealing exposed surfaces against leaching and dust emissions.
- Mining tailings – large-area coverage with dust control and sediment protection.
- Construction sites – temporary hydraulic cover during excavation or relocation of contaminated soils.
- Energy sector – sealing ash lagoons, coal storage areas, or decommissioned plant sites.
Benefits of EuroCover Sealing Solutions
- Immediate dust and sediment control
- Water infiltration reduction – protecting groundwater and surface water
- Scalable application – rapid coverage of several hectares per day
- Flexible duration – from temporary construction seals to long-term covers
- Ecological upgrade – optional integration of vegetation for biodiversity gain
With EuroCover, SRBT offers specialized sealing systems for contaminated areas – engineered to protect groundwater, minimize dust, and secure surfaces reliably and sustainably. At the same time, we remain transparent: not every site allows a perfect solution, but we bring projects as close as possible to the achievable target – combining science, engineering, and practical field expertise.
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