Natural Attenuation Decision Process

The Natural Attenuation Decision Process involves assessing whether natural processes, like soil and groundwater microbes, sunlight, or chemical reactions, can reduce or eliminate pollutants from the environment over time. Engineers and scientists analyze contamination levels, site conditions, and how pollutants behave to determine if these natural processes are enough to clean up without active additional treatment. If confirmed, this approach, called Natural Attenuation, can be a cost-effective, safer option, relying on nature's own mechanisms to restore environmental health while monitoring progress to ensure safety.