Field sampling methods for remedial investigations / Методы отбора проб в полевых условиях для проведения восстановительных исследований

The purpose of this book is to provide the reader with guidance on the development and implementation of cost-effective and defensible environmental sampling programs that are designed to collect data needed to
• Defi ne the nature and extent of contamination

• Calculate baseline human health and ecological risk
• Identify contaminant migration pathways
• Predict rates of contaminant migration
• Evaluate the viability of potential remedial alternatives
• Support treatability testing
• Assess the effectiveness of a remedial alternative during implementation
• Determine if remedial action objectives have been met
• Dispose of waste material properly
This book addresses both intrusive and nonintrusive sampling techniques that are effective in assessing a multitude of media types, such as soil, sediment, surface water, groundwater, sludge, air, dust, and various types of building materials. It also provides standard operating procedures (SOPs) and guidance to support the proper implementation of these methods. This book focuses on those methods that have both proven themselves to be effective and are acknowledged by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as reputable techniques. <...>