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Creosote-treated pilings in the marine and freshwater environments of Metro Vancouver : risks, financial impacts, and alternatives Younie, Tamara
Abstract
The goal of this report is to investigate the use of creosote-treated pilings by considering policies practiced elsewhere, risks and financial impacts of removal, and potential alternatives to creosote-treated piles. By completing a literature review and a series of interviews, the following conclusions and recommendations were proposed: • The use of creosote should be phased out in the marine and freshwater environments of Metro Vancouver • Environmentally friendlier alternatives should be used, wherever possible • Alternatives are generally more expensive, yet may be cost effective when considering long-term use and number of pilings required • In some situations there may be no alternatives to treated-wood pilings • Existing pilings should be covered in order to prevent leaching if in vulnerable environments such as freshwater environments, areas with limited water flow, or areas with large concentrations of creosote-treated pilings • Removal of pilings can be detrimental to the environment and disposal of contaminated materials can be expensive • Due to lack of alternatives that are both environmentally friendly and economically feasible, further research needs to consider other viable options
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Creosote-treated pilings in the marine and freshwater environments of Metro Vancouver : risks, financial impacts, and alternatives
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2015-05
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The goal of this report is to investigate the use of creosote-treated pilings by considering policies
practiced elsewhere, risks and financial impacts of removal, and potential alternatives to
creosote-treated piles. By completing a literature review and a series of interviews, the following
conclusions and recommendations were proposed:
• The use of creosote should be phased out in the marine and freshwater environments of
Metro Vancouver
• Environmentally friendlier alternatives should be used, wherever possible
• Alternatives are generally more expensive, yet may be cost effective when considering
long-term use and number of pilings required
• In some situations there may be no alternatives to treated-wood pilings
• Existing pilings should be covered in order to prevent leaching if in vulnerable
environments such as freshwater environments, areas with limited water flow, or areas
with large concentrations of creosote-treated pilings
• Removal of pilings can be detrimental to the environment and disposal of contaminated
materials can be expensive
• Due to lack of alternatives that are both environmentally friendly and economically
feasible, further research needs to consider other viable options
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eng
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2015-05-12
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Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library
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10.14288/1.0075694
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Unreviewed
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Undergraduate
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