Practical Handbook of Ground-Water MonitoringDavid M. Nielsen Practical Handbook of Ground Water Monitoring covers the complete spectrum of state-of-the-science technology applied to investigations of ground water quality. The emphasis of the book is on the practical application of current technology, and minimum theory is discussed. The subject of ground water monitoring is covered in great detail, from the Federal regulations that require monitoring to the various direct and indirect methods of investigating the subsurface - to the analysis and interpretations of complex sets of water quality data. All aspects of ground water quality investigations, including site assessment techniques, health and safety considerations and equipment decontamination, are dealt with in a logical order that will allow the reader to follow along in the same thought progression as a field project. The experiences and expertise of more than 30 practicing scientists and engineers combine to make this book the most comprehensive reference compiled on the topic of ground water monitoring. |
Contents
Regulatory Mandates for Controls on GroundWater | 1 |
GroundWater Monitoring System Design Martin N Sara | 17 |
The Overall Philosophy and Purpose of Site Investigations | 69 |
Monitoring and Sampling the Vadose Zone | 97 |
Remote Sensing and Geophysical Methods for Evaluation | 143 |
Monitoring Well Drilling Soil Sampling Rock Coring | 195 |
Design and Installation of GroundWater Monitoring Wells | 239 |
Monitoring Well PostInstallation Considerations Curtis | 333 |
Methods and Procedures for Defining Aquifer Parameters | 397 |
GroundWater Sampling Beverly L Herzog James D | 449 |
GroundWater Sample Analysis Rock J Vitale Olin Braids | 501 |
Organization and Analysis of Water Quality Data Martin | 541 |
Health and Safety Considerations in GroundWater | 589 |
Decontamination Program Design for GroundWater Quality | 625 |
Contributors | 695 |
Acquisition and Interpretation of WaterLevel Data Matthew | 367 |
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