Natural Attenuation General Data Guide

Abstract

This guide is a decision-making tool to help remedial project managers (RPMs) determine whether natural attenuation can be used as a remedial option at contaminant release sites. Data requirements and methodology to evaluate the potential for using natural attenuation are presented. For sites where the natural attenuation remedial option is implemented, tables of commonly measured parameters, general data collection rationale, and interpretation guidance are included. This format allows the RPM to recognize data gaps, interpret data, construct a conceptual site model, and develop a sampling and analysis plan for evaluation and monitoring purposes.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1999
Accession Number
ADA361097

Entities

People

  • Fred Goetz
  • Mark L. Kram

Organizations

  • Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center

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Communities of Interest

  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Alkenes
  • Bacteria
  • Biodegradation
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Data Analysis
  • Environmental Pollutants
  • Environmental Protection
  • Groundwater
  • Hazardous Waste
  • Laser Induced Fluorescence
  • Measurement
  • Microorganisms
  • Monitoring
  • Sampling
  • Spectroscopy
  • Test Methods

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  • Computer Science.
  • Environmental Remediation and Restoration.
  • Marine Ecotoxicology