Soil gas surveying at low-level radioactive waste sites

Conference · Mon Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1990

OSTI ID:7153117

Crockett, A B; Moor, K S; Hull, L C

Soil gas sampling is a useful screening technique for determining whether volatile organic compounds are present at low-level radioactive waste burial sites. The technique was used at several DOE sites during the DOE Environmental Survey to determine the presence and extent of volatile organic compound contamination. The advantages of the soil gas sampling are that near real time data can be obtained, no excavation is required, safety concerns are relatively minor, costs are relatively low, and large amounts of data can be obtained rapidly on the contaminants that may pose the greatest threat to groundwater resources. The disadvantages are that the data are difficult to interpret and relate to soil concentrations and environmental standards. This paper discusses the experiences of INEL sampling and analysis personnel, the advantages and disadvantages of the technique, and makes recommendations for improving the sampling and procedures. 11 refs., 8 figs., 3 tabs.

• Research Organization: EG and G Idaho, Inc., Idaho Falls, ID (USA)
• Sponsoring Organization: DOE/NE
• DOE Contract Number: AC07-76ID01570
• OSTI ID: 7153117
• Report Number(s): EGG-M-89251; CONF-8908227-1; ON: DE90010904; TRN: 90-026945
• Resource Relation: Conference: DOE low-level waste management conference, Denver, CO (USA), 21 Aug 1989
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS
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