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Remediation of salt affected soils

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Remediation of salt-affected sites can be performed for a number of reasons. Landowner claims; lease agreements; federal, state, and local regulations; reduction in long-term liabilities; company policies; and protection of useable land and water resources may be the driving forces behind the need to assess and restore a site affected by a saltwater release. Water separated from oil and gas during production contains dissolved solids, including salts. If improperly handled, produced water with sufficient salt concentrations can damage plants and soils. Saltwater release can cause the soil to become saline and sodic, respectively.