Field Sampling Methods For Remedial Investigations

Originally published in 1994, the first edition of Field Sampling Methods for Remedial Investigations soon became a premier resource in the field. ThePrinceton Groundwater course designated it as one of the top books on the market that address strategies for groundwater well installation, well completion, and groundwater sampling. This long-awai

"This long awaited third edition provides most current and most cost-effective environmental media characterization methods and approaches supporting all aspects of remediation activities"--

Private landowners or Federal Agencies responsible for cleaning up radiological environments are faced with the challenge of clearly defining the nature and extent of radiological contamination, implementing remedial alternatives, then statistically verifying that cleanup objectives have been met. Sampling and Surveying Radiological Environments pr

A synthesis of years of interdisciplinary research and practice, the second edition of this bestseller continues to serve as a primary resource for information on the assessment, remediation, and control of contamination on and below the ground surface. Practical Handbook of Soil, Vadose Zone, and Ground-Water Contamination: Assessment, Prev

The contamination of soil and groundwater resulting from exploration, transportation, storage and handling of petrochemicals has become widespread and has produced an overwhelming number of contaminated sites in every country of the world that require investigation and remediation. This book presents step-by-step investigation methodology from initial site assessment to closure in an integrated and understandable format. The book explains effortlessly about regulatory requirements, phased approach for site assessments, site investigation methodology, soil and groundwater sampling techniques and also about documenting the investigation results through technical report writing. The emphasis is laid upon investigation methodology in the field, which is the key factor in quality assurance of the investigational work. Environmental site investigation, site characterizations, remediation planning, and report writing are all covered in detail. The book is of great value for environmental consultants, regulatory agency personnel, environmental engineers and geologists, and environmental attorneys. In addition, this is advisable to all field professionals to have an all time access to this book as a guide to quality work during the contaminated site investigation.