Metals Remediation

Remediation of Cadmium Contaminated Water

Cadmium is an extremely toxic metal to humans. Toxicity of cadmium has been linked to a number of health conditions such as heart disease, cancer and diabetes. Cadmium is considered more toxic than lead and mercury. Cadmium concentrates in the kidneys, liver and various other organs. Human exposure to cadmium toxicity is increasing globally due growing number cadmium uses. Cadmium is commonly used in coatings of iron, steel and copper. It is used in copper alloys, fungicides, stabilizers in rubber and plastics and many other products. The manufacturers of these products often end up polluting water.

Utilizing newly developed proprietary compounds and processes, Planet's research staff has successfully remediated cadmium laced water with its new technology. PLANET’s Directory of Technology, Dr. Hal Potts, and his staff designed and developed a new proprietary solution and an innovative process to precipitate the targeted metal. The first round of testing targeted cadmium. EPA standards for acceptable count of cadmium in water is 5 parts per billion. This new technology has been designed to drop the Cadmium count to and below 5 parts per billion.The company anticipates that this new technology may additionally be used to remediate waters contaminated with mercury, lead and zinc. The successful proof of concept opens a new environmental remediation market for the company.

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