5 Blog Articles Plants as Water Protectors Series

ElectroHemp BioRad Hazmat Remediation weblinks to the 5 blog articles covering the subject of Plants as Water Protectors.  Using Plants to remove heavy metals and toxic contaminants from Water and Soil.

ElectroHemp Natural and Organic BioRad 5 Stage Treatment Train speeds up the Toxic Removal Process

The ElectroHemp BioRad Remediation System and Process works faster than Phytoremediation alone by incorporating Electrokinetics into the system. 

Electrokinetics directs the heavy metal toxins to a central point where plants phytoextract the toxins. 

Article 5- Phytromediation Rafts with Electrokinetics

Article 4- Plants as Water Protectors

Article 3- Citizen Science Phytoremediation Research StLouis

Article 2- St Louis IKEA Phyto Buffer Zone pt2

Article 1- IKEAs lesser known environmental project

Phytoremediation Rafts with Electrokinetics

Part 5 Plants as Water Protectors blog information series.

Article 5- Phytromediation Rafts with Electrokinetics

Article 4- Plants as Water Protectors

Article 3- Citizen Science Phytoremediation Research StLouis

Article 2- St Louis IKEA Phyto Buffer Zone pt2

Article 1- IKEAs lesser known environmental project

Q: Kimberly asked, “Can ElectroHemp BioRad System remediate hydraulic fracturing chemicals?"

A: Yes the ElectroHemp BioRad System can remediate hydraulic fracturing chemicals in both soil, wastewater, plus water recycling and can be accomplished a few different ways.

1: Phytoremediation Rafts

2: Storage Tank Separation

3: Contain and Control

ElectroHemp 5 stage treatment train speeds up toxic removal process- yes its faster than phytoremediation!

Phytoremediation Raft Infographic- Plants cycle water toxins when grown on Rafts

Phytoremediation Raft with Electrokinetics Infographic by Scotty

Examples of Companies involved in the Remediation of Soil, Water, Sludge, Contamination ponds.

EKG IN SITU DEWATERING

EKG materials formed as prefabricated vertical drains can increase the speed of consolidation of soft ground by employing electroosmotic flow. This may be used for the purpose of dewatering materials for subsequent excavation or in situ ground improvement prior to developing the site.

Abstract: The ElectroKinetic Remediation Technology (EKRT), when applied to an earthy matrix, is generally targeted to the extraction of one or more pollutants, often inorganic and typically belonging to the category of heavy metals. The technique exploits the effects caused by the application of an electric field for allowing the mobilization of the targeted pollutants, whose displacement is often facilitated by the use of suitable chemicals, which act as complexing agents. The EKRT represents a very promising approach, as it is able to produce results comparable to those of other on/off-site interventions, though with appreciably higher levels of acceptability. Moreover, in spite of expectations (which are substantially based on the high use of energy and consumables), we showed that, once properly configured, the EKRT may represent an excellent choice even when judged based on the environmental sustainability. With the present study, we aim at discussing further the plant configuration, with a special focus on the water management. In fact, as anticipated in our previous communications, the modifications that we implemented in our EKRT approach allow presenting it as an electrochemically-assisted soil flushing. Several are the elements of innovation introduced, which proved to increase the effectiveness of the remediation, but at the price of a potentially very high water (and energy) consumption. It is therefore important to have an advanced water management system, preferably coupled with a reliable wastewater recovery system in order to avoid the waste of water resources, and consequently keep down costs as well as the ecological footprint related with the implementation of this technology, thus maximizing its benefits.

Electro-Horticulture aka: “Electrokinetics

Electro-Horticulture aka: “Electrokinetics is a developing technology that is intended to separate and extract heavy metals, radionuclides, and organic contaminants from saturated or unsaturated soils, sludges and sediments, and groundwater. The goal of electrokinetic remediation is to effect the migration of subsurface contaminants in an imposed electric field via electroosmosis, electromigration and/or electrophoresis. These phenomena occur when the soil is electrically charged with a low voltage current. The fundamental configuration for all three processes involves the application of an electrical potential between electrode pairs that have been implanted....”

Principles of Electrokinetics

When a DC electric field is applied to soil, cations begin to move toward the cathode and anions move toward the anode. Since soil typically has a negative surface charge there are more cations than anions in the pore water (conservation of charge). These extra cations, lined up along the pore walls and moving toward the cathode, drag the pore water along causing a net pore water flow to the cathode that is uniform and predictable. In low permeable soils (clays and silts), this process is much more efficient and thorough than conventional hydraulic based processes. The directional movement through the soil allows for the effective use of in-situ capture and/or reduction zones.  The application of DC The application of DC energy also results in the heating of the soil, which is a bonus when dealing with VOC contamination. The soil heating can be harnessed to assist in the efficient mobilization of DNAPL pools and residuals much like a thermal technology. The combination of heat and pore water movement (flushing) gives electrokinetics (EK) a powerful one-two punch dealing with VOC contamination in low permeable soils: Terran Corporation

Article 5- Phytromediation Rafts with Electrokinetics

Article 4- Plants as Water Protectors

Article 3- Citizen Science Phytoremediation Research StLouis

Article 2- St Louis IKEA Phyto Buffer Zone pt2

Article 1- IKEAs lesser known environmental project

Plants as Water Protectors

Article 4 Plants as Water Protectors Blog Series

Article 5- Phytromediation Rafts with Electrokinetics
Article 4- Plants as Water Protectors
Article 3- Citizen Science Phytoremediation Research StLouis
Article 2- St Louis IKEA Phyto Buffer Zone pt2
Article 1- IKEAs lesser known environmental project

"...celebrate a home filtration system designed by Royal College of Art graduate Pratik Ghosh, which purifies waste water from the kitchen using herbs.

Plant-Based Water Filter Works Like A Mini Amazon Rainforest

The Drop by Drop contains plants under a glass dome, as well as pipes which deposit water into the sphere and later allow it to be collected. Water that is poured through isn’t any ol’ water, but gray water which is sourced from sinks, washing machines, and baths....

“The idea is to change the way we procure and consume water at a larger level. In order to do that, there needs to be a change in the value system and what better place to start than the home?” Patik Gosh

This Plant-Based Water Filter Works Like A Mini Amazon Rainforest https://t.co/lIpu4iLvkK pic.twitter.com/YOGve4Saej

— Scotty (@StLHandyMan) August 1, 2017

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This Plant-Based Water Filter Works Like A Mini Amazon Rainforest

Citizen Science Phytoremediation Research StLouis

Citizen Science Research  Phytoremediation Project

Toxins and Contaminants are removed the Natural Way by using Plants in a process called Phytoremediation.

Article 3 Plants as Water Protectors blog series

Article 5- Phytromediation Rafts with Electrokinetics

Article 4- Plants as Water Protectors

Article 3- Citizen Science Phytoremediation Research StLouis

Article 2- St Louis IKEA Phyto Buffer Zone pt2

Article 1- IKEAs lesser known environmental project

Project Location: Lemay Ferry Road 63125 Google Map Location.  Plants used in the phytoremediation system, stop the contaminants from the Automobiles and Buildings along Lemay Ferry Road before they enter River Despair at the bottom of the hill. River Despair flows into the Mississippi River a few miles down stream.

Phytoremediation Citizen Science Map Lemay Ferry Rd River Despair StLouis MO

Natural Contamination Toxin Removal by Phytoremediation

Scotty Citizen Science Phytoremediation Research Tweet

This is not the only phytoremediation buffer zone in StLouis. I have previously shared the IKEA buffer zone: IKEAs lesser known environmental project and St Louis IKEA Phyto Buffer Zone pt2 

A phytoremediation buffer zone is just what is needed at the Westlake Landfill.

Alex Cohen St Louis Public Radio Interview: When Scientist Lie, People Die

I mentioned this situation in the ElectroHemp proposal I submitted to MoDNR and EPA Region 7 while attending the Bidgeton Landfill Community Meeting where I took this popular Google Local Guide photo .

Just recently the Missouri Department of Natural Resources released a document that showed the nuclear contamination traveled from the landfill in the rain storms of 2016.

The Nuclear Waste Contaminants are spreading into the community: 

"Stormwater from just outside the fence line of the West Lake Landfill complex, the dumping ground for Manhattan Project-era radioactive waste, contains a variety of radioactive isotopes, according to test results released late last month by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.

The sampling of stormwater overflow, conducted on April 30 as heavy rains pounded the region, found levels of alpha particle activity that exceed the threshold allowed for drinking water. Uranium, radium and gross beta readings all registered within acceptable limits for drinking water, which the department used as a comparative baseline because of its stringent standards. StLouis Post Dispatch "

Dawn Chapman shared the MODNR latest fings as well:

Dawn Chapman added a photo in West Lake Landfill.

Dawn Chapman June 30 at 4:44pm **Important** Radioactive Alpha particles found by the State of MO DNR in Storm Water from this past Spring above safe levels (MCL's) Storm Water runoff was tested on April 30, 2017 for radioactive particles by the State of MO and the results released confirm that they were found. Levels of gross Alpha particles were above MCL (Maximum Contaminant Level). Now, ONLY after the results came back above MCL, they are going to test for Thorium isotopes. While we are glad the State of MO stepped in to test, it is upsetting that Thorium is still being ignored. For those who are new to this situation, this waste has sat on the surface of the landfill for almost 44 years....so you can only imagine what 43+ years of storm water runoff looks like and where it has all gone. To add insult to injury....EPA CONTINUES to say no rad. waste has left this site! The State of MO's test results do NOT support this conclusion! "Results for gross alpha exceeded MCLs, and could not be fully attributed to Radium and Uranium results, therefore analysis for isotopic Thorium was ordered. Those results will be posted when available. All data has been shared with EPA." https://dnr.mo.gov/bridgeton/docs/20170430StormWaterResults.pdf **Important** Radioactive Alpha particles found by the State of MO DNR in Storm Water from this past...

Why is this a big deal you may ask? 

The Cancer Clusters of StLouis is the reason.

St Louis Cancer Cluster Map wording copied from USARMY / ACE - FUSRAP documents

If you would like to learn more about the ongoing catasphrope in StLouis that is killing my neighbors a new film just debuted recently and has won and award or two!: Atomic Home Front

Atomic Home Front Facebook Page

The Age of Fission with Lonnie Clark, guest Scotty from mohempenergy.blo...

MOhemp: A Plant that could change evrerything

MOhemp Energy: A Plant that could change evrerything: Hemp A Plant that could change everything.   Hemp-Kids Get It  This infographic was created by students from Cascade High School in E...

HEMP A PLANT THAT COULD CHANGE EVERYTHING.  HEMP-KIDS GET IT 

This infographic was created by students from Cascade High School in Everett, WA, as part of the U.S. Department of Energy-Bioenergize ME Infographic Challenge. The BioenergizeME Infographic Challenge encourages young people to improve their foundational understanding of bioenergy, which is a broad and complex topic. The ideas expressed in these infographics reflect where students are in the learning process and do not necessarily reflect the state of knowledge of the U.S. Department of Energy or other experts in the bioenergy industry. 

Hemp, Kids Get It  DOE Bioenergize Challenge Winners

#DidYouGetTheMemo?

#PhytoReMeetMeInStLouis is a call to action for flash dancers all over the globe to take part in exposing the health crisis taking its toll on the residents in the Westlake Landfill vicinity who are being exposed to Manhattan Project Nuclear Waste that is illegally buried in a suburb of St Louis MO. 

DATE: July 4, 2016

RE: #MeetMeInStLouis #TweetUp 2 #PhytoReMeetMeInStLouis and #PhytoremediateMO

To Whom It May Concern:

This memo shall serve as a Declaration RE: #TheSituation #AboutTheWater of #Missouri and #HowToPhytoremediateTheWater.

There is already a lot of information on the subject of #Phytoremediation. Please find out more and consider approval of pilot programs to study the efficacy, especially in

SuperFund sites that are #NotSuper.

In the meanwhile, the children and families of the areas affected need to be evacuated immediately if not sooner and relocated with the same support given to other American climate refugees in the wake of environmental disasters.

You can participate in raising awareness from wherever you are by filming a fifteen second clip singing along with the virtual flashmob to raise awareness for this important issue and sharing memes under the hashtag #WestlakeLandfill #PhytoREMeetMeInStLouis #MOSupport & #MOSolidarity #ForTheChildren of #WestlakeLandfillCrisis

CHORUS and FlashDance for virtual #HempEnvironmentalForum: (to the tune of a Judy Garland parody protected by parody laws https://youtu.be/4JARDvdrAxk)

Meet Me In Saint Louis - Louis

Meet Me At The Fair

Don’t Tell Me The Water’s Cleaner Anywhere Than There!

We Will Dance The #HoochieCoochie You Will Be My #TootsieWootsie

If You Will Meet Me In Saint Louis - Louis

ReTweet Me RE: The Forum!

Meet Me in SaintLouis - FOOEY! Meet You At The Forum

Don’t Tell Me The Water’s Clean Because You Held A Quorum!

We Will Dance The #Hoochie #Coochie I Will Be Your #Tootsie #Wootsie

But You Won’t See Me In Saint Louis FOOEY

Tweet #PhytoREMeetMe at The Forum!

#MOSolidarity and #MOSupport #ForTheChildren of #WestlakeLandfillCrisis in Court!

[PLEASE NOTE: We realize this is no laughing matter to the people currently suffering around the globe from living in or near toxic superfund sites, however we are willing to pledge to #FlashDance with the Stars to raise awareness to this serious and immediate relocation issue. #FlashDance shall refer to sixty seconds of spontaneous and ecstatic dancing for a cause that you care deeply about.]

FlashDance references:

*HoochieCoochie sophisticated moves (aka Belly dancing style) for reference: https://youtu.be/dUSZhHpjbUQ

*HoochieCoochie moves for beginners (aka hula style) for reference:

https://youtu.be/eF5SfbfR6rI

#PhytoReMeetMeInStLouis Action Solution for Westlake Landfill

29 Aug

Melissa Balin @MelissaBalin

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@MelissaBalin I got the memo! Did #MOleg? @Koster4Missouriis fighting to rid the #Lemons from Missouripic.twitter.com/OkFU2i0JFe

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@MariaChappelleN  is not a Lemon. She is always a Progressive Voice for the People

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Westlake Landfill Community Weblinks

Last update: 9/4/2016 12:16 AM

Westlake Landfill Web Links the stories from the locals State senator says inaction on environmental 'crisis' more offensive than her language Chappelle-Nadal stepping up effort on behalf of Bridgeton area residents. http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/metro/state-senator-says-inaction-on-environmental-crisis-more-offensive-than/article_a69d5820-4d31-5eb3-b237-08de0c213a66.html Spot On & Observant breakdown of Bridgeton Community meeting with EPA. https://www.facebook.com/groups/630852290258112/permalink/1251775361499132/ I was the only candidate for Lt. Governor to attend the West Lake candidate forum and was moved by the testimonials we heard. This WWII era waste from the Manhattan Project cannot be swept under the rug any longer. Thank you to the Moms group for building the coalition to finally get this addressed so that public health is not sacrificed to private profit. I look forward to working with you in the months ahead. Please like and share my FB page below with others who feel the same and please vote for candidates that will join the right side of this fight. https://www.facebook.com/RussforMissouri/ Just Moms STL held the second forum last night and we had an amazing turnout. We would like to say thank you to all the candidates from both the first and second forum that took the time to come out and personally address this issue or send a video. We heard every candidate indicate they support the efforts and platform of Just Moms STL. For the last four years, we have worked so hard to educate leaders of the community, and elected officials across the board, both Republican and Democrats. We had a great candidate turnout between both forums and we are very proud of that. It is a good feeling to hear these candidates profess their commitments to the landfill issues. When Dawn and I first started this movement most people looked at us like we had two heads. We have built a strong coalition of GREAT people that are dedicated to doing everything in their power to save and protect this extremely abused community! So much goes on behind the scenes to organize these events including our monthly community meeting. We want to say a special thanks to CA Glis,Meagan Beckermann, Christen Commuso and Robbin Ellison Dailey! We couldn't do any of this without these amazing ladies! These moms move mountains to make sure things go smoothly for Dawn and myself to be able to do the things we do. They are definitely our rock!! Next time you see them, or maybe here on facebook let them know how thankful this community is to have them!! We also would like to say a special thanks to Missouri Coalition for the Environment,Ed Smith& interns, Lois Marie Gibbs & Center for Health, Environment & Justice Laura Eliza Barrett & interns International Brotherhood of Teamsters Matteo Colombi, Gale Thackrey Franciscan Sisters of Mary for their helping hands, love, prayers and support for the Just Moms STL group. Thank you to all of the community members that attend the meetings, watch the livestream, make phone calls, email and tweet about this issue. If you haven't ever been to a community meeting, I hope you will join us on September 15th at the John Calvin Presbyterian Church of Bridgeton at 6:30pm. Bring a friend, or family member. Make a commitment to share this information with others everyday. We need ALL OF YOU!!!! https://www.facebook.com/karen.nickel.52?fref=nf West Lake Candidate Forum Part II - August 31, 2016 https://www.facebook.com/cody.starwalker/videos/1229312380432472/ “Despite Republic’s last-minute attempt to keep the state from sampling all the relevant groundwater wells at the landfill, the special master has approved our request to proceed with testing as planned," said an emailed statement from the attorney general's office. "Republic is clearly worried about what the tests will reveal, and the public deserves to know why.” https://www.facebook.com/dawn.chapman.182?fref=nf State wins approval to test groundwater near radioactive waste at West Lake Landfill A special master has allowed the state to proceed with groundwater testing at wells in the portion of the West Lake… NEWS.STLPUBLICRADIO.ORG|BY ELI CHEN http://news.stlpublicradio.org/post/state-wins-approval-test-groundwater-near-radioactive-waste-west-lake-landfill#stream/0 This will be an opportunity to hear from those candidates that couldn't make our last forum. Even if you attended the first one you should plan to be at this one to as you will be hearing from additional candidates. We have invited all candidates running for office to this 2nd candidate meeting. As of today, we have already confirmed participation from the following: Attorney General Chris Koster for Governor Russ Carnahan - (running for Lieutenant Governor) Secretary of State--Jason Kander (running for U.S. Senator) Curtis Faulkner-(running for STL County Council 4th District) Alderwoman Amy Poelker Poelker-(running for STL County Council 2nd District) State Rep Bill Otto -(U.S. Representative - District 2) Steven Bailey-(running for U.S. Representative - District 1) Byron DeLear-(running for State Rep District 70) This is a very important issue for the entire state of Missouri and we need to know where these candidates stand and if they will publicly support our platform if elected. While it is very important for them to participate in this event, it is also very important that all of you that are concerned and following this issue attend this meeting too. We have to show them we are an army of constituents ready to hold elected officials accountable for doing everything in their power to help protect and save our community.https://www.facebook.com/events/193989174351265/ Residents demand that EPA fully remove radioactive waste from the West Lake Landfill http://news.stlpublicradio.org/post/residents-demand-epa-fully-remove-radioactive-waste-west-lake-landfill?utm_content=bufferc6eec&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer#stream/0  St Louis Public Radio

Westlake Landfill Facebook Public Group Page This group has been formed by concerned residents to inform and keep the public updated about the radioactive waste in the West Lake Landfill in Bridgeton, Mo https://www.facebook.com/groups/508327822519437 also Just Moms STL www.stlradwastelegacy.com

EPA Missouri Westlake Landfill News and Updates https://www.epa.gov/mo/west-lake-landfill-news-and-updates

#PhytoReMeetMeInStLouis #DidYouGetTheMemo ???