The best method for groundwater heavy metal removal is the use of a selective ion exchange resin called Lewatit TP 207 or Lewatit TP 208. The 208 resin is usually non regenerable, given the low level of heavy metals in the aquifers. On another hand, the selective resin can also be regenerated on site by acid and caustic soda if necessary, usually for leachate treatment or mining waste waters ...