The Demo Site

Huge improvements in ground-water sampling methodologies and analytical technologies have made it possible to collect and analyze truly representative samples to detect increasingly lower levels of contaminants-now in the sub-parts per billion range. Although these new methods of producing more accurate and precise data and are less expensive, many companies and government agencies are reluctant to update their sampling protocols and regulations applying the transition would be too costly.

Manual of critical land-water sampling clearly the economic and scientific detail for the adoption of these new methodologies. Citing examples of unnecessary expenditure due to incorrect techniques out of date, the editors point out that the cost of making incorrect decisions based on poor quality samples clearly denies any savings could be achieved through the use of older, more inefficient, and effectively short-view methods. Through numerous charts, tables and references to recent research, the editors explain the efficiency of the use of new, more accurate, techniques that produce higher quality data. The text provides a detailed analysis of all aspects of groundwater sampling from the development of a sampling and analysis plan, through sample collection, pretreatment, handling, shipping, and analysis , documentation, interpretation and presentation of groundwater quality data.

Successful sampling events and accurate data provide a sound basis for making important, potentially expensive decisions regarding site monitoring, risk assessment, rehabilitation and closure. Armed with the information presented in this handbook, environmental professionals will be able to take economic and technological decisions regarding the choice of sampling equipment, methodologies and procedures to meet their specific goals of the site and ensure its successful the ground-water sampling programs.

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