A system for treating sediments contaminated with organic contaminants, such
as
polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and other contaminants polyaromatic hydrocarbons
(PAHs) and dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT) includes treating the sediments
with ozone to react the contaminants. The system is particularly effective for
remediation of PCBs. In an in-situ system for remediating sediments in underwater
sediment beds that are contaminated with (PCBs) and other contaminants, the contaminated
sediments are treated with ozone with an ozonator conveyed over the sediment bed
to mix the sediment with the ozone. The ozone reacts with the PCBs to form more
reactive and biodegradable products. The treated sediment is then redeposited upon
the sediment bed.