Cone penetrometer tests and HydroPunch sampling: A screening technique for plume definition

Journal Article · · Ground Water Monitoring Review; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1745-6592.1991.tb00371.x· OSTI ID:6003960

Smolley, M ^[1]; Kappmeyer, J C

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1. EMCON Associates, San Jose, CA (United States)

Cone penetrometer tests and HydroPunch sampling were used to define the extent of volatile organic compounds in ground water. The investigation indicated that the combination of the these techniques is effective for obtaining ground water samples for preliminary plume definition. HydroPunch samples can be collected in unconsolidated sediments and the analytical results obtained from these samples are comparable to those obtained from adjacent monitoring wells. This sampling method is a rapid and cost-effective screening technique for characterizing the extent of contaminant plumes in soft sediment environments. Use of this screening technique allowed monitoring wells to be located at the plume boundary, thereby reducing the number of wells installed and the overall cost of the plume definition program.

• OSTI ID: 6003960
• Journal Information: Ground Water Monitoring Review; (United States), Vol. 11:2; ISSN 0277-1926
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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