An Annotated Bibliography for Cleanup of Hazardous Waste Disposal Sites
Abstract
The indiscriminate and uncontrolled dumping of toxic and hazardous waste has generated environmental and health hazards in almost every state in the United States. In 1980, the Congress of the United States passed legislation (Public Law 96-510, Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act or CERCLA, commonly known as Superfund providing funds for cleanup of sites whose existence could not be specifically attributed to known organizations and/or individuals. The information contained herein is a bibliographical summary of the research and activities conducted in recent years that are related to the design of remedial systems for cleanup of hazardous waste sites. Health and safety is a key issue during site investigation, construction, and after-action monitoring. The nature and extent of the problem, as well as the technical and economical aspects of remedial site investigations, are discussed. The factors affecting selection of systems and alternatives for control of water and airborne contaminant are also addressed. Treatment, disposal, and storage systems available are discussed in Parts VI, VII, and VIII. Site monitoring may be required during site investigation, construction, and post closure. Monitoring procedures are discussed in Part X.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1982
- Accession Number
- ADA138833
Entities
People
- Andrew J. Green