Description and Sampling of Contaminated Soils - 2nd Edition

CRC Press

This book describes many field methods and procedures that can be used for preliminary site reconnaissance, detailed site and contaminant characterization/sampling for transport/fate modeling and risk assessment, and for remediation selection and design. > \nThis second edition of EPA's bestselling book, Description and Sampling of Contaminated Soils: A Field Guide, Second Edition, has been revised and significantly expanded over the original edition. An ideal reference for anyone involved in site investigations, this guide describes how to determine the amount and extent of soil contamination and potential for movement of contaminants in the soil and groundwater. It contains checklists, tables, and step-by-step descriptions of methods and procedures for:\n--Cost-effective, detailed site investigations for evaluating the potential for contaminant transport\n--Field collection of information on soil engineering properties required for remediation selection and design\nThis guide al.