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Title: MNAtoolbox: A Monitored Natural Attenuation Site Screening Program

Journal Article · · Journal of Soil Contamination
OSTI ID:9022

Screening of sites for the potential application and reliance upon monitored natural attenuation (MNA) can be done using MNAtoolbox, a web-based tool for estimating extent of biodegradation, chemical transformation, and dilution. MNAtoolbox uses site-specific input data, where available (default parameters are taken from the literature), to roughly quantify the nature and extent of attenuation at a particular site. Use of MNAtoolbox provides 3 important elements of site evaluation: (1) Identifies likely attenuation pathways, (2) Clearly identifies sites where MNA is inappropriate, and (3) Evaluates data requirements for subsequent reliance on MNA as a sole or partial corrective action.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States); Sandia National Lab. (SNL-CA), Livermore, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
US Department of Energy (US)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-94AL85000
OSTI ID:
9022
Report Number(s):
SAND99-1757J; TRN: AH200122%%139
Journal Information:
Journal of Soil Contamination, Other Information: Submitted to Journal of Soil Contamination; PBD: 12 Jul 1999
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English