Environmental Investigation Methodology for Contaminated Sites

About the Book

The contamination of soil and groundwater resulting from exploration, transportation, storage and handling of petrochemicals has become widespread and has produced an overwhelming number of contaminated sites in every country of the world that require investigation and remediation. This book presents step-by-step investigation methodology from initial site assessment to closure in an integrated and understandable format. The book explains effortlessly about regulatory requirements, phased approach for site assessments, site investigation methodology, soil and groundwater sampling techniques and also about documenting the investigation results through technical report writing. The emphasis is laid upon investigation methodology in the field, which is the key factor in quality assurance of the investigational work. Environmental site investigation, site characterizations, remediation planning, and report writing are all covered in detail. The book is of great value for environmental consultants, regulatory agency personnel, environmental engineers and geologists, and environmental attorneys. In addition, this is advisable to all field professionals to have an all time access to this book as a guide to quality work during the contaminated site investigation.

About the Author

Author Dr. Hafeez Chishti is a registered professional geologist of Alberta who specializes in both hydrogeology and geochemistry. After securing his degree of PhD in 1999 from University of Leeds, UK, Dr. Chishti serves as an environmental consultant to the top ranking oil companies of North America for environmental risk assessment, hydrogeologic site investigation, site characterization, remedial solution designing and risk management at contaminated sites. His professional career includes several years’ experience of teaching physical and contaminant hydrogeology as an Assistant Professor at University of Punjab. Dr. Chishti is also experienced in the groundwater resource development, groundwater management and groundwater monitoring studies for agricultural, industrial and urban development. He is familiar with wide variety of research and analytical techniques used to monitor environmentally sensitive species. Dr. Chishti has contributed research on various environmental aspects in international journals of high repute.