1. Geology and environmental site investigation overview
1.1 Introduction to geology and environmental site investigation
1.2 Site geology
1.2.1 Geology basics
1.2.2 Geologic formations
1.2.3 Rock types and characteristics
1.2.4 Soil types and characteristics
1.2.5 Groundwater, aquifers, and contamination
1.3 Field identification
1.3.1 Geologic formations
1.3.2 Rock types
1.3.3 Soil types
1.3.4 Groundwater and aquifers
1.4 Special considerations for environmental site investigation
1.4.1 Contaminant of concern and contaminant transport
1.4.2 Groundwater flow
1.4.3 Aquifers and public water supplies
1.4.4 Wetlands and tidal zones
1.4.5 Political implications


2. Site research, in the office
2.1 Introduction to site research
2.2 Historical information
2.2.1 Aerial photography
2.2.2 Previous projects
2.2.3 Contaminant transport
2.3 Topographic maps
2.4 Geologic maps and soil maps


3. Site investigation, in the field
3.1 Introduction to site investigation
3.2 Surface investigation
3.2.1 Vegetation and topography
3.2.2 Outcrops
3.2.3 Surface water and existing wells
3.2.4 Surface site investigation exercise
3.3 Subsurface investigation
3.3.1 Health hazard implications for environmental sites
3.3.2 Soil borings and sampling
3.3.3 Test pits
3.3.4 Hand sampling tools
3.3.5 Groundwater sampling and monitoring wells
3.3.6 Logs and data collection


4. Soil and site classification
4.1 Introduction to soil classification
4.1.1 Laboratory testing
4.1.2 Soil classification
4.1.3 Contaminants of concern
4.1.4 Comparison with historical data
4.2 Introduction to site classification
4.2.1 Site mapping
4.2.2 Subsurface mapping
4.2.3 Accuracy and reliability
4.3 Introduction to dynamic site investigation
4.3.1 Initial site investigation
4.3.2 Dynamic site investigation
4.3.3 Monitoring and modeling
Bibliography
Index.