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Metal Attenuation in Soil and Groundwater: Applying the Six Scenarios Approach to Inorganic Contaminated Sites (U.S. DOE 2011) Training Course - Sacramento, CA

Start
June 09, 2016
8:00 AM
End
June 10, 2016
5:00 PM
Location
Hawthorn Suites - Sacramento, Huntington Room, 321 Bercut Drive, Sacramento, CA 95814

Registration

HYD-407 – $495.00
HYD-407: Group Rate – $395.00
Two or more people from the same agency or company.

Registration is closed

June 9 - 10, 2016, 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. (2 Day Course)

Hawthorn Suites - Sacramento, Huntington Room
321 Bercut Drive, Sacramento, CA 95814 [directions]

Overview: This course provides a practical overview of the transport and fate, and natural attenuation of metals in soil and groundwater using the "Scenarios Approach". The Scenarios Approach was developed by the Savannah River National Laboratory in 2011 to provide a quick and easy framework for improving the assessment and remediation of inorganic contaminated sites. The Scenarios Approach is based on the interpretation of plume geochemistry, geochemical gradients, and specific inorganic contaminant behavior in various geochemical settings (e.g., Cr(VI) instability under low redox conditions). Understanding the various geochemical scenarios present within a plume provides an improved method for predicting metal contaminant transport and fate, and implementing effective remediation strategies.

Course Topics:

Principles of Metal Behavior in Soil and Groundwater

Overview of the Scenarios Approach

Source Configurations

Designating Plume Segments

Scenario Indicator Parameters:

Oxidation-Reduction Potential
Cation Exchange Capacity
Soil Iron Oxide Content

Primary Modifying Factors:

pH
Total Dissolved Solids
Sulfur Species
Carbonate Alkalinity

Secondary Modifying Factors:

Facilitated Transport
Source Type
Hydrogeology
Travel Time to Receptors

Biogeochemical Gradients

Six Scenario Behavior of:

Chromium (III)
Chromium (VI)
Cadmium
Copper
Lead
Nickel
Zinc
Arsenic
Selenium
Nitrate
Perchlorate

Mercury Behavior

Attenuation Conceptual Models

U.S. EPA's Tiered Approach

Data and Plume Analysis Tools

Cost Influencing Factors

Enhanced Metal Attenuation

Remediation Technologies

Considerations for Mine Sites

Intended Audience: This course is intended for site managers, consultants, agency staff, and engineers seeking an improved understanding of metal transport and fate, attenuation, and remediation in soil and groundwater.

Education Level: Intermediate and advanced topics will be covered.

Course Materials: Course proceedings and reference material.

Credit: 15 PDHs or 1.5 CEUs for completing 15 hours of instruction.

Registration: $495 (save $100 per person when registering a group of two or more - $395 group rate). You may register online or by calling us at 800-385-0783. Registration closes Monday, June 6, 2016 at 5 P.M. PST.

Hotel Accommodations: Hawthorn Suites (workshop location). Click here for a map of nearby hotels.

Parking: Free on site.

Mass Transit: Click here for mass transit options.

About the Instructor: Erick McWayne has over twenty years of professional experience in water quality and environmental chemistry. As a consultant, he managed contaminated surface water, soil, and groundwater projects for the Department of Defense and other clients, and has taught over 100 related courses. He currently provides consulting support to water quality projects and teaches courses in contaminant chemistry, transport and fate, hydrogeology, natural attenuation, and remediation.

(800) 385-0783