Science & Technology

Ecosystem Services at Contaminated Site Cleanups

Engineering Forum Issue Paper on Ecosystem Services

In Situ Thermal Treatment Technologies: Lessons Learned

The purpose of this paper is to convey useful information gained from approximately 10 years of development and deployment of in situ thermal treatment (ISTT) technologies.

Sustainable Materials Management in Site Cleanup

In 2006, the management of materials accounted for 42% of the United States’ greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, based on a systems analysis (U.S. EPA; 2009). The systems view of materials management represents U.S. emissions related to the...

Online Hazardous Waste Cleanup Technical Resources

This issue paper is intended to give the reader examples of some online technical resources that can assist with hazardous waste cleanups in the Superfund, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and Brownfields programs.

In Situ Treatment Technologies for Contaminated Soil: Engineering Forum Issue Paper

This issue paper provides summary information on a wide variety of in situ technologies for the treatment of contaminated soil in both the vadose zone and saturated and unsaturated zones.

Introduction to Energy Conservation and Production at Waste Cleanup Sites

This issue paper, prepared by EPA's Engineering Forum under the Technical Support Project, provides an overview on the considerations for energy conservation and production during the design and (O&M) phases of waste cleanup projects.

Proven Alternatives for Aboveground Treatment of Arsenic in Groundwater

This issue paper, developed for EPA's Engineering Forum, identifies and summarizes experiences with proven aboveground treatment alternatives for arsenic in groundwater, and provides information on their relative effectiveness and cost.

Thermal Desorption Implementation Issues

This issue paper identifies issues and summarizes experiences with thermal desorption as a remedy for volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in soils.

Soil Vapor Extraction Implementation Experiences

This issue paper identifies issues and summarizes experiences with soil vapor extraction (SVE) as a remedy for volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in soils. The issues presented here reflect discussions with over 30 Remedial Project Managers (RPMs)...

Determination of Background Concentrations of Inorganics in Soils and Sediments at Hazardous Waste Sites

The purpose of this paper is to provide RPMs and others investigating hazardous waste sites a summary of the technical issues that need to be considered when determining if a site (i.e., hazardous waste site/area of concern) has elevated levels of ...

Considerations in Deciding to Treat Contaminated Unsaturated Soils In Situ

The purpose of this Issue Paper is to assist the user in deciding if in situ treatment of contaminated soil is a potentially feasible remedial alternative and to assist in the process of reviewing and screening in situ technologies.

Superfund Technical Review Process

Description of the Superfund Technical Review Process

Data Gaps in Remedial Design (USACE)

As the number of Supertund sites In the phases of Remedial Design (RD) and Remedial Action (RA) has grown. we have become increasingly aware of the adverse effects of inadequate or insufficient design data.

Treatment of Lead-Contaminated Soils (RREL)

This bulletin is intended to summarize the information presented during the seminar and it should not be viewed as a definitive treatise on lead treatment technologies.

Perchlorate Treatment Technology Update

This issue paper has been prepared by EPA's Federal Facilities Forum to provide information about technologies available for treatment of perchlorate contamination in environmental media, including technologies that have been used to date and others that..