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Absorbent Materials Comparison

Sludge Pond Remediation Project

Remediation of Semi-Thick Sludge
55% H2O/45% Solids
Mgt Volume 6,100 yd3, 1,985LB/yd3, 0.99Ton/yd3
(to pass EPA9095 paint filter test)

Z-Pellets PASSES TEST

Requires 305 tons (5%), 15 truckloads
Material Cost $175,000

ZorbsMORE PASSES TEST

Requires 600 tons (10%), 30 truckloads
Material Cost $228,750

High Calcium Lime PASSES TEST

Requires 3,000 tons (50%), 150 Truckloads
Material Cost $330,000.00
44% more expensive than ZorbsMORE

Mineral/Polymer Blend PASSES TEST

Requires 305 tons (5%), 15 truckloads
Material Cost $762,500.00
233% more expensive than ZorbsMORE

Premium Super Absorbent Polymer FAILED TEST

Requires 122 tons (2%), 6 truckloads
Material Cost $305,000.00
33% more expensive than ZorbsMORE

MiFly Ash FAILED TEST

Requires 4,270 tons, 213 truckloads