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Issue Papers
Issue Papers are summary documents that address one or more research areas, highlight general findings, and identify research needs. These peer-reviewed papers are produced by EPA personnel and collaborators.
2012
Ground Water Issue: Ground Water Sample Preservation at In-Situ Chemical Oxidation Sites – Recommended Guidelines (16 pp, 620 KB)(EPA/600/R-12/049) August 2012
2009
Assessment and Delineation of DNAPL Source Zones at Hazardous Waste Sites (EPA/600/R-09/119) September 2009 – Abstract
2007
Metal Attenuation Processes at Mining Sites (PDF) (13 pp, 476 KB) (EPA/600/R-07/092) September 2007
2006
Mineralogical Preservation of Solid Samples Collected from Anoxic Subsurface Environments (PDF) (8 pp, 416 KB) (EPA/600/R-06/112) October 2006
In Situ Chemical Oxidation (PDF) (60 pp, 2.56 MB) (EPA/600/R-06/072) August 2006
2005
Riparian Buffer Width, Vegetative Cover, and Nitrogen Removal Effectiveness: A Review of Current Science and Regulations (EPA/600/R-05/118) October 2005 - Abstract
2003
Movement and Longevity of Viruses in the Subsurface (PDF) (25 pp, 1.13 MB) (EPA/540/S-03/500) April 2003 - Abstract
2002
Calculation and Use of First-Order Rate Constants for Monitored Natural Attenuation Studies (PDF) (28 pp, 752 KB) (EPA/540/S-02/500) November 2002 - Abstract
Advances in Restoration Science, Number 2: Opportunities in Nitrogen Management Research: Improving Applications for Proven Technologies and Identifying New Tools for Managing Nitrogen Flux and Input in Ecosystems (6 pp, 128 KB) (EPA/600/S-02/003) June 2002
Advances in Restoration Science, Number 1: Research Needs in Riparian Buffer Restoration (7 pp, 140 KB) (EPA/600/S-02/002) June 2002
2001
Phytoremediation of Contaminated Soil and Ground Water at Hazardous Waste Sites (PDF) (36 pp, 184 KB) (EPA/540/S-01/500) February 2001
1999
Microbial Processes Affecting Monitored Natural Attenuation of Contaminants in the Subsurface (PDF) (18 pp, 152 KB) (EPA/540/S-99/001) September 1999
Fundamentals of Soil Science as Applicable to Management of Hazardous Wastes (PDF) (24 pp, 144 KB) (EPA/540/S-98/500) April 1999
1998
Design Guidelines for Conventional Pump-and-Treat Systems (PDF) (38 pp 1.2 MB) (EPA/540/S-97/504) September 1998
Steam Injection for Soil and Aquifer Remediation (PDF) (16 pp, 648 KB) (EPA/540/S-97/505) January 1998
1997
How Heat Can Enhance In Situ Soil and Aquifer Remediation: Important Chemical Properties and Guidance on Choosing the Appropriate Technique (PDF) (18 pp, 96 KB) (EPA/540/S-97/502) April 1997
1996
Low-Flow (Minimal Drawdown) Ground Water Sampling Procedures (EPA/540/S-95/504) April 1996
1995
Light Nonaqueous-Phase Liquids (PDF) (28 pp, 242 KB) (EPA/540/S-95/500) July 1995
Nonaqueous-Phase Liquids Compatibility With Materials Used in Well Construction, Sampling, and Remediation (PDF) (14 pp, 80 KB) (EPA/540/S-95/503) July 1995
1994
Natural Attenuation of Hexavalent Chromium in Ground Water and Soils (PDF) (12 pp, 456 KB) (EPA/540/5-94/505) October 1994
1993
Suggested Operating Procedures for Aquifer Pumping Tests (EPA/540/S-93/503) February 1993
1992
Behavior of Metals in Soils (EPA/540/S-92/018) October 1992
Fundamentals of Ground Water Modeling April 1992
Evaluation of Soil Venting Application (EPA/540/S-92/004) April 1992
In Situ Bioremediation of Contaminated Ground Water (EPA/540/S-92/003) February 1992
Chemical Enhancements to Pump-and-Treat Remediation (EPA/540/S-92/001) January 1992
TCE Removal From Contaminated Soil and Ground Water (EPA/540/S-92/002) January 1992
1991
Characterizing Soils for Hazardous Waste Site Assessments (EPA/540/4-91/003) March 1991
Dense Nonaqueous-Phase Liquids (EPA/540/4-91/002) March 1991
Reductive Dehalogenation of Organic Contaminants in Soils and Ground Water (EPA/540/4-90/054) January 1991
1990
Basic Concepts of Contaminant Sorption at Hazardous Waste Sites (EPA/540/4-90/053) October 1990
1989
Performance Evaluations of Pump-and-Treat Remediation (EPA/540/4-89/005) October 1989
Contaminant Transport in Fractured Media: Models for Decision Makers (EPA/540/4-89/004) August 1989
Facilitated Transport (EPA/540/4-89/003) August 1989
Accuracy of Depth to Water Measurements (EPA/540/4-89/002) March 1989
Ground Water Sampling for Metals Analyses (EPA/540/4-89/001) March 1989
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