Contaminant HydrogeologyPresents the theoretical background as well as the practical application of the latest technology for the investigation and remediation of contaminated soil and groundwater. Coverage of micropurging of wells prior to sampling; obtaining a ground water sample without a monitoring well; fingerprinting petroleum contamination in soil; soil and groundwater contamination from coal tar and related compounds; and contains a number of case histories showing the practical applications of the theory. A valuable reference for the working professional. |
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Contaminant Hydrogeology: Third Edition C. W. Fetter,Thomas Boving,David Kreamer Limited preview - 2017 |
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