A method for in-situ dense non-aqueous phase liquids treatment in which a subsurface
source area comprising at least one rapid release contaminant is located and free
water removed therefrom. The subsurface source area is then heated to a temperature
suitable for extracting the at least one rapid release contaminant from the subsurface
source area. The at least one rapid release contaminant is extracted from the subsurface
source area, resulting in solidification of the dense non-aqueous phase liquids
remaining in the subsurface source area.