Natural Attentuation of Explosives in Groundwater
Abstract
Monitored natural attenuation (MNA) is a remedial alternative for explosives contaminated groundwater at sites where a decline in contaminant mass can be demonstrated to occur at a rate sufficient to ensure the protection of potential receptors. MNA is not a no action alternative, but requires careful characterization of the site hydrogeology and contaminant distribution, long-term monitoring of groundwater, and groundwater modeling to conceptualize the contaminant plume and to predict future migration and attenuation. MNA in the context of the demonstration described here does not include intervention to promote natural processes.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1999
- Accession Number
- ADA480854
Entities
Organizations
- Environmental Security Technology Certification Program