Recent Studies Concerning the Capping of Contaminated Dredged Material,
Abstract
Disposal of contaminated sediments in the marine environment through capping with cleaner materials is a management option that has been used extensively during recent years, particularly in the New England region. Most of the capping projects have been restricted to quiescent, shallow-water (20 to 30 m) environments; however, as a result of monitoring programs associated with these projects, a body of knowledge concerning the creation of capped disposal mounds has been developed that can be used to predict the consequences of extending such procedures to deeper waters. The application of capping technology to deeper water is extremely important, because disposal site designation programs currently under way throughout the United States are predominantly aimed at water depths of 100 m or greater.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1992
- Accession Number
- ADP006835
Entities
People
- R. W. Morton
Organizations
- Leidos