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Environmental Geochemistry: Site Characterization, Data Analysis and Case Histories: Site Characterization, Data Analysis and Case Histories

De Vivo, B.; Belkin, Harvey; Lima, Annamaria

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Table of contents

Cover
Contentsv
Contributorsxi
Prefacexv
Chapter 1: Field Methods in Regional Geochemical Surveys1
1. Introduction1
2. Sampling Media2
3. Sampling Density4
4. Sampling Networks5
5. Quality Assurance in Sampling7
6. Sampling Procedures7
7. Documentation of Field Data10
8. Photography10
9. Sample Archive10
References11
Chapter 2: Sampling Methods for Site Characterization13
1. Introduction14
2. Site Characterization15
3. Basic Sampling Types17
4. Some Further Sampling Considerations21
5. Summary26
References26
Chapter 3: Contaminated Groundwater Sampling and Quality Control of Water Analyses29
1. Introduction31
2. Groundwater Sampling Objectives31
3. Choosing the Right Portable Sampling Devices32
4. Avoiding Cross-Contamination37
5. Water-Level Measurements37
6. Well Purging Techniques38
7. On-Site Water-Quality Measurements42
8. Preservation and Handling of Samples45
9. Quality Assurance and Quality-Control Procedures50
10. Data Validation52
11. Health and Safety in Fieldwork55
References55
Chapter 4: The Collection of Drainage Samples for Environmental Analyses from Active Stream Channels59
1. Introduction60
2. Drainage Basins61
3. Drainage Sampling64
4. Sampling Strategy66
5. Procedures69
6. Discussion84
7. Conclusions90
Acknowledgments90
References90
Chapter 5: Data Conditioning of Environmental Geochemical Data: Quality Control Procedures Used in t93
1. Introduction94
2. Planning Quality Control„Quality Assurance95
3. Raw Data Checking101
4. Statistical Analyses and Plotting of Control Sample Data104
5. Levelling Data108
6. Discussion114
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 6: Gas Chromatographic Methods of Chemical Analysis of Organics and Their Quality Control119
1. Introduction120
2. Sample Preparation„Aqueous Samples121
3. Sample Preparation„Soil Samples122
4. Cleanup Techniques124
5. Instrumental Analysis126
6. Data Analysis127
7. Quality Control129
8. Internal QC130
9. External Laboratory QC132
References132
Chapter 7: Evaluation of Geochemical Background at Regional and Local Scales by Fractal Filtering Te135
1. Introduction136
2. Multifractal Interpolation and Fractal Concentration–Area (C–A) Method137
3. Background/Baseline Geochemical Map Obtained by Fractal Filtering (S– A) Method138
4. Pb and U Background Values for Campania Region Stream Sediments140
5. Pb Background Values for the Volcanic Soils of the Metropolitan and Provincial Areas of Napoli144
6. Conclusions150
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 8: Urban Geochemical Mapping153
1. Introduction154
2. Definition of Geochemical Background and Baseline at an Urban Scale155
3. Planning Urban Geochemical Mapping155
4. Sampling Protocols and Field Activities157
5. Sample Preparation and Analyses158
6. Geochemical Data Presentation160
Acknowledgments171
References171
Chapter 9: Chemical Speciation to Assess Potentially Toxic Metals' (PTMs') Bioavailability and Geoch175
1. Introduction176
2. PTMs' Forms in Soil and Bioavailability176
3. The Need of Speciation and Speciation Methods179
4. Plant Bioavailability180
5. Human Bioavailability188
6. PTMs' Partitioning Between Soil Geochemical Phases191
7. Applications of PTMs' Speciation for Risk and Remediation Assessment201
8. Concluding Remarks203
Acknowledgments203
References203
Chapter 10: Overview of Selected Soil Pore Water Extraction Methods for the Determination of Potenti213
1. Introduction214
2. Methods for Sampling Soil Pore Water217
3. Description and Discussion of Selected Methods222
4. Conclusions and Recommendations241
References243
Chapter 11: Sewage Sludge in Europe and in the UK: Environmental Impact and Improved Standards for R251
1. Wastewater and Sludge: Definitions and Treatment252
2. Wastewater and Sludge Composition255
3. The Legislative Debate and Regulative Tools in Europe and in the UK260
4. Reuse and Disposal of Sewage Sludge in the UK275
5. Encouraging the Recycling of Sludge281
Acknowledgments283
References284
Chapter 12: Lead Isotopes as Monitors of Anthropogenic and Natural Sources Affecting the Surficial E287
1. Introduction288
2. Geologic Setting291
3. Results298
4. Discussion306
5. Conclusions312
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 13: Environmental Impact of the Disposal of Solid By-Products from Municipal Solid Waste Inc317
1. Introduction318
2. MSW Incineration
3. Treatment of Flue Gas from MSW Incineration
4. Solid By-Products from MSW Incineration326
5. Plasma Pyrolysis for Waste Treatment329
6. Conclusions
Acknowledgments331
References331
Chapter 14: Innovative Responses to Challenges: Redevelopment of Cos Cob Brownfields Site, Connectic333
1. Introduction334
2. Introduction to Brownfields
3. The Challenges of Brownfields335
4. Tools to Respond to Brownfields Challenges337
5. Introduction to Case Study: Cos Cob Power Plant, Connecticut
6. Conclusions
Acknowledgments352
References352
Chapter 15: Characterization and Remediation of a Brownfield Site: The Bagnoli Case in Italy355
1. Introduction356
2. Environmental Remediation of the Brownfield Site357
3. Geological Settings of the Bagnoli–Fuorigrotta Area and Stratigraphy of the Brownfield Site358
4. Potential Sources of Anthropogenic Pollution360
5. Hydrogeological Characteristics of the Bagnoli – Fuorigrotta Plain361
6. Site Characterization362
7. Natural and Anthropogenic Components for the Pollution373
8. Chemical–Structural Characterization of Waste Material and Leachability Tests376
9. Asbestos Characterization and Remediation377
10. Preliminary Operative Remediation Plan377
11. Securing the Site382
Acknowledgments383
References384
Chapter 16: Relationships Between Heavy Metal Distribution and Cancer Mortality Rates in the Campani387
1. Introduction387
2. Geology, Geochemical Data, and Cancer Mortality Data of Campania Region388
3. Methods391
4. Discussion of Results395
5. Conclusions398
Acknowledgments399
References399
Chapter 17: Chronic Arsenic Poisoning from Domestic Combustion of Coal in Rural China: A Case Study401
1. Introduction402
2. Previous Studies402
3. The Size of the Problem404
4. Symptoms and Etiology of Arsenosis406
5. Methods408
6. Geological Setting409
7. Geochemistry of the Coal411
8. Mineralogy and Mode of Occurrence of Arsenic in Guizhou Coal411
9. Chinese Sedimentary Rock-Hosted, Carlin-Type, Gold Deposits415
10. Metamorphism of Coal and Trace-Element Enrichment416
11. Mitigation of Chronic Arsenic Poisoning in Guizhou Province416
12. Conclusions417
Acknowledgments417
References417
Index421

Book details

Vendor Elsevier S & T
SKU 9780444531599
ISBN-13 9780080558950
Author De Vivo, B.; Belkin, Harvey; Lima, Annamaria
Category Science
Subject Environmental Science

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This volume contains chapters spanning from the role of geochemistry in the environment in general to specific investigations on site characterization (sampling strategy, analytical procedures and problems). Specific articles deal with health problems related to environment pollution, waste disposal, data base management, and provide illustrations of specific case histories of site characterization and remediation of brownfield sites.

* Comprehensive analysis providing background information ranging from geochemistry in general to specific investigations
* Provides practical insight through case study material
* Informs and updates students and practitioners on hot topics, latest trends and developments

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