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The first publication of its kind to focus on the problems of contaminated dredged material disposal. 22 peer-reviewed papers are presented in the following wide-ranging categories: • Sediment Characterization • Dredging Transport and Handling • Restoration/Remediation • Containment and Isolation • and Management ...
Twenty-three peer-reviewed papers provide the latest global information on environmentally sound solutions to the sustainable management and remediation of contaminated sediments. Papers address: Coverage of contaminated sediments by structural features or fixing agents Neutralization by dredging, treating, and re-deposition of the ...
Papers present the state of the art in sludge sampling, sample preservation, validated methods for monitoring, and strategies for monitoring and field assessment. USEPA representatives describe the status of regulations and analytical needs related to characterization and regulation of sludge, sediment, and waste streams. Topics include quality assurance, sampling, organic and inorganic chemical ...
A comprehensive resource on contaminated sediments, this book opens with discussions of the contamination of sediments resulting from discharge of pollutants, excessive nutrients, and other hazardous substances from anthropogenic activities. It examines impacts observed as a result of these discharges, including the presence of hazardous materials and the phenomenon of eutrophication, and ...