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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 - Denver, CO

When
May 03, 2016
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (MDT)
Location
Quality Inn - Denver Central, 200 West 48th Avenue, Denver, Colorado 80216

Registration

HYD-407A – $295.00
HYD-407A: Group Rate – $245.00
Two or more people from the same agency or company.

Registration is closed

May 3, 2016, 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. (1 Day Course)

Quality Inn - Denver Central
200 West 48th Avenue, Denver, CO 80216 [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 covered.

Course Materials: Course proceedings and reference material.

Credit: 7.5 PDHs or 0.75 CEUs for completing 7.5 hours of instruction.

Registration: $295 (save $50 per person when registering a group of two or more - $245 group rate). You may register online or by calling us at 800-385-0783.

Hotel Accommodations: Quality Inn (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 with soil and groundwater quality investigations and teaching related courses. As a consultant, he managed contaminated surface water, soil, and groundwater projects for the Department of Defense and other clients. 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