Natural attenuation is currently being employed at tens of thousands of contaminated sites nationwide, either alone or in conjunction with engineered remediation systems. This course focuses on defining, as much as possible, situations in which monitored natural attenuation is the best approach for cleaning up contaminated groundwater and soil environments. The scientific basis for natural attenuation is discussed in detail, and its effectiveness on different classes of subsurface contaminants is evaluated. Criteria for assessing the success or failure are presented in depth, as are suitable protocols for documenting natural attenuation processes. This course is of particular interest to environmental hazards managers, consultants, and regulators and others interested in the topic.
Enrollment is limited.
RULA DEEB, Ph.D., is senior environmental engineer at Malcolm Pirnie Environmental Engineers, Scientists, and Planners, Oakland.