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12. Capping for Remediation of Contaminated Sediments

Authors : Danny D. Reible, David J. Lampert

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Abstract

The historical release of contaminants into the environment has generated a legacy of contaminated sites throughout the world. For years, the sediments in water bodies adjoining these pollution sources served as sinks for contaminants, particularly hydrophobic organic compounds (HOCs) and heavy metals. Many of these original sources have been eliminated, but the sediments that formerly served as a pollutant sink now serve as sources of contamination and residual environmental risk. Assessment and remediation of these contaminated sediment sites have been the subject of much scientific analysis, public debate and technological innovation (NRC, 2001).There are few economically viable options for management of contaminated sediments. Capping sediments with a layer of clean material is one of few alternatives with a proven record of success for sediment remediation. This chapter is intended to describe the tools and techniques that are applicable for 55 assessment, design, implementation and monitoring of capping as a remedy for contaminated sediment sites.

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Metadata
Title
Capping for Remediation of Contaminated Sediments
Authors
Danny D. Reible
David J. Lampert
Copyright Year
2014
Publisher
Springer New York
Book
Processes, Assessment and Remediation of Contaminated Sediments

Print ISBN: 978-1-4614-6725-0

Electronic ISBN: 978-1-4614-6726-7

Copyright Year: 2014

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-6726-7_12