Former Dry Cleaner — Rapid Response

Target Contaminants

Site Background

The site is a former dry cleaning facility in Madison, Indiana, where decades of operations resulted in significant PCE and TCE contamination in soil and groundwater. The property owner required rapid remediation to support a pending real estate transaction.

The aggressive timeline demanded an efficient, proven approach that could deliver measurable results quickly.

Remediation Strategy

IET designed an intensive 60-day remediation program combining:

• High-concentration reagent injections for rapid contaminant destruction
• Multiple injection events within the 60-day window
• Real-time monitoring to optimize treatment effectiveness
• Source zone targeting for maximum impact

The accelerated approach required careful coordination and experienced field personnel to maintain quality while meeting aggressive timelines.

Implementation

IET mobilized a dedicated field team for the 60-day event, conducting multiple injection phases with careful monitoring between each phase. The team worked efficiently to complete all planned injections while adapting the approach based on real-time results.

Direct-push technology allowed rapid deployment of treatment solutions throughout the target zone without significant site disruption.

Results

The 60-day remediation event achieved impressive results:

• PCE and TCE concentrations reduced by over 80% within 60 days
• Measurable results documented after each injection phase
• Real estate transaction proceeded on schedule
• Continued biological activity sustained long-term contaminant reduction
• Project completed within budget despite aggressive timeline

This case study demonstrates IET's capability to deliver rapid, effective remediation when project timelines are critical.