Sustainable remediation of contaminated sites / Krishna R. Reddy, Jeffrey A. Adams.
Reddy, Krishna R., author.; Adams, Jeffrey A., author.
2015
TD1052 .R437 2015
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Title Sustainable remediation of contaminated sites / Krishna R. Reddy, Jeffrey A. Adams.
Author Reddy, Krishna R., author.
ISBN 9781606505212 (electronic book)
9781606505205 print
Published New York, [New York] (222 East 46th Street, New York, NY 10017) : Momentum Press, 2015.
Language English
Description 1 online resource (x, 250 pages) : illustrations.
Call Number TD1052 .R437 2015
Dewey Decimal Classification 628.5
Summary Traditional site remediation approaches typically focus on the reduction of contaminant concentrations to meet cleanup goals or risk-based corrective levels, with a primary emphasis on remediation program cost and timeframe. Such an approach, however, may result in ancillary impacts to the environment that, when considered in totality with the remediation activity, result in a net negative impact to the environment. In contrast to a traditional remediation approach, this book presents a holistic approach to remediation that considers ancillary environmental impacts and aims to optimize net effects to the environment. It addresses a broad range of environmental, social, and economic impacts during all remediation phases, and achieves remedial goals through more efficient, sustainable strategies that conserve resources and protect air, water, and soil quality through reduced emissions and other waste burdens. Inside, the authors simultaneously encourage the reuse of remediated land and enhanced long-term financial returns for investments. Though the potential benefits are enormous, many environmental professionals and project stakeholders do not utilize green and sustainable technologies because they are unaware of the methods for selection and implementation. This book describes the decision framework, presents qualitative and quantitative assessment tools, including multidisciplinary metrics, to assess sustainability, and reviews potential new technologies. It presents several case studies that include sustainable remediation solutions, and will also highlight the challenges in promoting this practice.
Bibliography, etc. Note Includes bibliographical references (pages 237-242) and index.
Access Note Access limited to authorized users.
Source of Description Title from PDF title page (viewed on March 12, 2015).
Added Author Adams, Jeffrey A., author.
Series Geotechnical engineering collection
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1. Introduction
2. Contaminated site remediation: general approach
3. Contaminated site remediation technologies
4. Sustainable remediation frameworks
5. Sustainable remediation indicators, metrics, and tools
6. Case studies
7. Challenges and opportunities
References
Bibliography
Index.

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