Grant County, Kansas – In this case, salt contamination was due to a leaking saltwater evaporation pond. Historic Site Condition was Sodic Soil and Sandy Clay.
Deep plow and bulk soil
Apply amendments | ReNew™
Flush with water
Reseed with native grass
Scurry County, Texas – In this case, salt contamination was due to an underground pipeline break located in a native grass pasture where the salt destroyed the vegetation. Total contaminated surface area was approximately 4.8 acres. Salt damage ranged in depth from surface to 18". The contaminated area was tilled prior to treatment. Based on contamination levels, ReNew™ was applied and followed by fresh water irrigation using portable spray trailers. Rainwater was the other source of post treatment irrigation. Test results are summarized below:
Sample
Soil Type/CEC
ESP Before
ESP After
% ESP Reduction
1
18.4 meq/100g
30
5.7
81.0
2
28.8 meq/100g
23.7
4.8
79.7
3
25.9 meq/100g
19
4.3
77.4
4
23.1 meq/100g
25.3
7.6
69.9
5
16.3 meq/100g
28.1
6.2
77.9
6
23.3 meq/100g
15.1
4.5
70.1
Before RestorationCompletely Restored
Harris County, Texas – In this case, salt contamination was due to a leaking saltwater disposal system. Historic Site Condition was Sodic Soil and Heavy Clay.
Deep plow and bulk soil
Install drain pattern with bulking materials
Apply amendments | ReNew™
Irrigate
Reseed with native grass and turnips
Dewey County, Oklahoma – In this case, salt contamination was due to a leaking drilling reserve pit. After drilling operations it was observed the pit had been leaking and salt water had contaminated an area adjacent to the drill site. The contaminated area was approximately 3.8 acres. Samples were taken from a depth of 24". The site was tilled. With approval of the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, the attorney for the surface owner, and utilizing the laboratory analysis for treatment rates, ReNew™ was applied and followed by fresh water irrigation using portable spray trailers. Rainwater was the other source of post treatment irrigation. Representative test results are summarized below: