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Metal Attenuation in Soil and Groundwater Course: Applying the Six Scenarios Approach to Inorganic Attenuation (U.S. DOE 2011) Training Course - Virginia Dept. of Environmental Quality, Richmond, VA

Start
March 17, 2016
8:00 AM
End
March 18, 2016
5:00 PM
Location
Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, 629 E. Main Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219

Registration

HYD-407: Group Rate – $395.00
Two or more people from the same agency or company.
Private Class – $6,800.00
Up to 30 people ($100 per additional person above 30)

March 17 - 18, 2016, 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. (2 Day Course)

Virginia Department of Environmental Quality

629 E. Main Street, Richmond, VA 23219 [directions]

Note: This is a private class for Virginia Dept. of Environmental Quality staff only. Please email us to request this class in your area. Virginia DEQ staff may register internally with the Richmond training office.

Overview: This course provides an overview of the Six Scenarios Approach to understanding and predicting metal attenuation in soil and groundwater. The Six Scenarios Approach was developed by U.S. Department of Energy's Savannah River National Laboratory in 2011 to provide a quick and easy framework for improving the assessment and remediation of inorganic contaminated sites. The six scenarios approach is based on the interpretation of site-specific geochemistry and geochemical gradients, in the context of inorganic contaminant idiosyncrasies (e.g., Cr(VI) instability under low redox conditions).

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

Considerations for Acid Mine Sites

Intended Audience: This course is intended for environmental professionals seeking an improved understanding of inorganic attenuation in soil and groundwater and how the Scenarios Approach can be used to improve the management and remediation of contaminated sites.

Education Level: Intermediate and advanced topics covered.

Course Materials: Course proceedings and reference material.

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

Registration: This is an internal training for VA DEQ staff and guests only. Please register internally with the agency training department by calling 804-698-4506.

About the Instructor: Erick McWayne has over twenty years of professional experience in water quality and environmental chemistry. As a consultant, he managed surface water 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