Air Stripping

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-000912",
  "term": "Air Stripping",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. A treatment system that removes volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from contaminated ground water or surface water by forcing an airstream through the water and causing the compounds to evaporate.\n\n2. A treatment process used to remove dissolved gases and volatile substances from water. Large volumes of air are bubbled through the water being treated to remove (strip out) the dissolved gases and volatile substances.",
  "subject": "Laws, regulations and executive orders",
  "references": [
    "RCRA Glossary of Terms; Terms of Environment",
    "Drinking Water Technical & Legal Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/air-stripping/"
}