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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 - Helena, MT

Start
June 07, 2017
8:00 AM
End
June 08, 2017
5:00 PM
Location
Radisson Colonial Hotel, 2301 Colonial Drive, Helena, Montana 59601
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HYD-407 Metal Attenuation – $495.00
HYD-407: Govt. and Group Rate – $395.00
HYD-407: Metal Attenuation & HYD-401: Chem Refresher – $640.00

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June 7 - 8, 2017, 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. (2 Day Course)

Radisson Colonial Hotel - Helena

2301 Colonial Drive, Helena, MT 59601 [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:

Arsenic
Cadmium
Chromium (III)
Chromium (VI)
Copper
Lead
Nickel
Selenium
Zinc
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: Environmental professionals seeking an improved understanding of metal transport and fate, natural attenuation, and remediation in soil and groundwater.

Education Level: Intermediate and advanced topics will be covered. This class is preceded by the Chemistry Refresher for Environmental Professionals course (HYD-401), June 6, 2017, which is recommended for those seeking a review of chemistry principles and those who have not had a chemistry refresher in over 10 years.

Course Materials: Course proceedings, worksheets, and reference material.

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

Registration: $495 (save $100 per person when registering a group of two or more - $395 government and group rate). You may register online or by calling us at (800)385-0783.

Hotel Accommodations: Radisson Colonial Hotel (workshop location). Click here for a map of other nearby hotels.

Parking: Free on site parking.

About the Instructor: Erick McWayne has twenty-two years of professional experience in environmental quality management 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 environmental projects and teaches courses in contaminant chemistry, transport and fate, natural attenuation, geochemistry, hydrogeology, remediation, stormwater, and surface water management with the University of California Davis and the National Environmental Management Academy.

(800) 385-0783