Environmental

What is 'air stripping' in environmental remediation of Delaware groundwater?

AThe removal of asbestos from air ducts

BA remediation technique that removes volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from groundwater by spraying it through packed towers to allow contaminants to volatilize✓ Correct

CA technique for removing radon from soil through air pressure

DA process for stripping lead-based paint from exterior surfaces

Explanation

Air stripping is a remediation technology that removes dissolved volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from contaminated groundwater by passing the water through a packed tower or diffusers, allowing the VOCs to volatilize into air that is then treated.

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