REMEDIATION OF THE POLLUTED REGALBUTO SITE: CASE STUDY METASERVICE S.R.L.

The reclamation of polluted sites is subject of numerous innovations and incentives by the state. The paper presents the case of the reclamation of the site in Brucasottana street in the municipality of Regalbuto (EN), affected by the spillage of dielectric mineral oil from a MT/BTAPALO transformer. After presenting the technological innovations in the sector, the main sites of national interest in the region of Sicily are described. The site of interest is located at an elevation of approximately 414m above sea level and the morphology of the area is regulated by watercourse action. In the presented case study, the reclamation and hazardous waste transport activities are described. The stages of removal of the monitoring tape, the export of tampered equipment, the removal of polluted matrices, and the temporary backfilling of the excavation are also analyzed. Also quantified are the economic and technical evaluations provided by the company to better assess the investments made with a view to protecting the territory. The technical and economic analyses of the project are presented in order to make a careful assessment of both the reclamation of the site and the recovery of the aquifers involved. This study shows an example of polluted area remediation activities proactively managed for environmental and health protection. These actions aim to return brownfield sites to the community, respecting the relevant regulations and procedures