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Title: Site characterization for DNAPL contamination: An evolutionary process

Abstract

Kerr-McGee Chemical Corporation and its predecessor operated a pressure-type creosote wood preserving facility in Kansas City, Missouri, from 1907--1983. The facility property is approximately 104 acres in size and is located in the flood plain of the Blue River. Investigation of subsurface contamination of the blue River alluvium related to releases from waste management units (e.g., former surface impoundment used for wastewater treatment, wood treating process/kickback area) at the site has been evolutionary process driven by the regulatory requirements of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). Site investigation techniques have ranged from initial installation of rudimentary boreholes/monitoring wells to assess gross lithology/groundwater quality to recent use of an extensive Cone Penetrometer Survey (CPS) to refine interactions. Although the site-wide characterization has not yet been completed, knowledge gained through the evolutionary investigation process has been used successfully to guide decisions concerning interim remedial measures (e.g., placement of wells for recovery of DNAPL) and should allow for expedient, focused development of additional site investigation and long-term remedial action work plans.

Authors:
 [1]
  1. Missouri Dept. of Natural Resources, Jefferson City, MO (United States). Hazardous Waste Program
Publication Date:
OSTI Identifier:
7207235
Report Number(s):
CONF-9303210-
Journal ID: ISSN 0016-7592; CODEN: GAAPBC
Resource Type:
Conference
Journal Name:
Geological Society of America, Abstracts with Programs; (United States)
Additional Journal Information:
Journal Volume: 25:3; Conference: 27. annual Geological Society of America (GSA) North-Central Section meeting, Rolla, MO (United States), 29-30 Mar 1993; Journal ID: ISSN 0016-7592
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES; CHEMICAL PLANTS; ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS; SITE CHARACTERIZATION; CHEMICAL WASTES; ENVIRONMENTAL TRANSPORT; GROUND WATER; MONITORING; WATER POLLUTION; CREOSOTE; REMEDIAL ACTION; SETTLING PONDS; WATER POLLUTION MONITORS; WATER WELLS; HYDROGEN COMPOUNDS; INDUSTRIAL PLANTS; MASS TRANSFER; MEASURING INSTRUMENTS; MONITORS; NONRADIOACTIVE WASTES; OXYGEN COMPOUNDS; POLLUTION; PONDS; SURFACE WATERS; WASTES; WATER; WELLS; 540220* - Environment, Terrestrial- Chemicals Monitoring & Transport- (1990-); 540250 - Environment, Terrestrial- Site Resource & Use Studies- (1990-)

Citation Formats

Nussbaum, R A. Site characterization for DNAPL contamination: An evolutionary process. United States: N. p., 1993. Web.
Nussbaum, R A. Site characterization for DNAPL contamination: An evolutionary process. United States.
Nussbaum, R A. 1993. "Site characterization for DNAPL contamination: An evolutionary process". United States.
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abstractNote = {Kerr-McGee Chemical Corporation and its predecessor operated a pressure-type creosote wood preserving facility in Kansas City, Missouri, from 1907--1983. The facility property is approximately 104 acres in size and is located in the flood plain of the Blue River. Investigation of subsurface contamination of the blue River alluvium related to releases from waste management units (e.g., former surface impoundment used for wastewater treatment, wood treating process/kickback area) at the site has been evolutionary process driven by the regulatory requirements of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). Site investigation techniques have ranged from initial installation of rudimentary boreholes/monitoring wells to assess gross lithology/groundwater quality to recent use of an extensive Cone Penetrometer Survey (CPS) to refine interactions. Although the site-wide characterization has not yet been completed, knowledge gained through the evolutionary investigation process has been used successfully to guide decisions concerning interim remedial measures (e.g., placement of wells for recovery of DNAPL) and should allow for expedient, focused development of additional site investigation and long-term remedial action work plans.},
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url = {https://www.osti.gov/biblio/7207235}, journal = {Geological Society of America, Abstracts with Programs; (United States)},
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year = {Mon Mar 01 00:00:00 EST 1993},
month = {Mon Mar 01 00:00:00 EST 1993}
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