Detailed Field Investigation of Vapor Intrusion Processes

Abstract

The primary objective of this demonstration study was to identify a cost effective and accurate protocol for investigation of vapor intrusion into buildings overlying contaminated groundwater. Intensively monitored sites, such as the Borden Landfill in Canada, have greatly contributed to our understanding of the physical and chemical processes that control the transport of chemicals in groundwater. For this project, we have used a similar approach (i.e., intensively monitored sites with specially-designed monitoring networks) to address the critical groundwater-to-indoor air vapor intrusion pathway. For this demonstration, vapor intrusion site investigations have been completed at a total of three buildings located at two demonstrations sites: two single-family residences near Hill AFB and a small office building at Altus AFB. For each site, the investigation program consisted of an initial sample point installation and sampling event and one (Hill AFB) or two (Altus AFB) follow-up sampling events.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 2008
Accession Number
ADA488154

Entities

People

  • Thomas E. Mchugh
  • Tim N. Nickels

Organizations

  • GSI Environmental (United States)

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Alkenes
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Drug Abuse
  • Employment
  • Environmental Protection
  • Groundwater
  • Health Services
  • Medical Personnel
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Test Methods
  • Wounds And Injuries

Readers

  • Environmental Remediation and Restoration.
  • Groundwater Contamination Remediation.