Soil and Groundwater Contamination

<p>Published by the American Geophysical Union as part of the Water Resources Monograph Series, Volume 17.</p> <p>Nonaqueous phase liquids (NAPLs) are frequently found as soil and groundwater contaminants. Highly toxic even in small volumes, NAPLs can pose a threat to human health and damage surface and subsurface ecosystems.</p> <p>In this book, we clarify the complex phenomena of NAPL migration and offer insight into the behavior of NAPLs at sites undergoing monitoring and remediation. Contents include discussion on:</p> <ul> <li>Principles of NAPL behavior in the subsurface, including flow, transfer of components to water and gas phases, and transport</li> <li>Migration and distribution</li> <li>Site characterization and monitoring</li> <li>Remediation methods, including hydraulic removal, pump and treat, and soil vapor extraction</li> <li>Further discussion on gaps in our understanding of NAPLs at the field scale along with a thorough tutorial approach and supplemental CD, make this book an important guide and resource for practicing engineers and scientists, risk assessment professionals, teachers, and students.</li> </ul>