A. Robbat et al., DYNAMIC WORK PLANS AND FIELD ANALYTICS, THE KEYS TO COST-EFFECTIVE HAZARDOUS-WASTE SITE INVESTIGATIONS, Field analytical chemistry and technology, 2(5), 1998, pp. 253-265
The rapid assessment of environmental contaminants at hazardous waste
sites is of great importance when evaluating the risk to human health
or the environment. Traditional site investigations take years or even
decades. Rather than dictate the details of the sampling and analysis
program, the dynamic work plan focuses on the decision-making structu
re for sampling and analysis. The framework for conducting an adaptive
sampling and analysis program at Hanscom Air Force Base (Bedford, MA)
is described. Dynamic site investigation results are presented in the
context of the field analytical tools employed, site decisions made,
and cost. The data were used to support a soil-to-groundwater risk ass
essment and to optimize the groundwater/treatment facility operations.
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