Risk-based cleanup

Risk-based cleanup is a process used to clean up contaminated sites by focusing efforts where the risk to human health and the environment is highest. Instead of removing all pollutants everywhere, it assesses the potential danger posed by contaminants, considering factors like exposure pathways, concentrations, and nearby populations. Cleanup actions are then prioritized based on these risks, ensuring resources are used efficiently to reduce the most significant threats first. This approach balances safety with practicality, aiming to protect health and the environment while avoiding unnecessary, costly remediation of areas with minimal risk.