Monitored Natural Attenuation (MNA) of Contaminated Soil and Groundwater Training: Focus on Petroleum and Solvent Cleanup with MNA, Sacramento, CA, October 4 - 5, 2012

  • October 04, 2012
  • 8:00 AM
  • October 05, 2012
  • 5:00 PM
  • Tsakopoulos Library Galleria, West Room 828 I Street, Sacramento, CA

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October 4 - 5, 2012, 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. (2 Days)
T
sakopoulos Library Galleria, West Room
828 I Street, Sacramento, CA


Instructor: Erick McWayne, NEMA, LLC

Overview:
This workshop provides participants with the science and best practices for remediating contaminated sites with monitored natural attenuation, and provides a foundation for understanding other remediation strategies.

Course Topics:
Overview of Monitored Natural Attenuation (MNA)
  • Physical, Chemical, and Biological Processes
  • Advantages and Disadvantages of MNA
  • State and Federal Policies on MNA
Geochemical Context for MNA
  • Geochemical Processes
  • Redox Zones
MNA of Petroleum and Fuel Additives
  • Geochemical Indicators
  • Determining Site Specific Assimilative Capacity
  • Plume Behavior
  • Degradation Rates
  • Daughter Products
MNA of Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
  • Geochemical Indicators
  • EPA's Biodegradability Score Sheet
  • Mixed Plume Behavior
  • Daughter Products (toxicity and mobility)
Site Hydrogeology and MNA Efficiency
  • Groundwater Velocity Characterization
  • Estimating Mechanical and Chemical Dispersion
  • Assessing Sorptive Capacity of Aquifer Solids
  • Microbiologic Testing - When is it necessary?
Natural Attenuation Feasibility Study
  • Evaluating Plume Characteristics
  • Source Control, Decay, and Removal
  • Predicting Plume Behavior
  • Measuring and Estimating Degradation Rates
  • Using Fate and Transport Models
  • Developing the Conceptual Site Model
Implementing MNA
  • Groundwater Monitoring Plan Requirements
  • Monitoring Well Position
  • Contaminant Mass Trends
  • Collecting Lines of Evidence for Natural Attenuation
  • Refining the Conceptual Site Model
  • Evaluating Natural Attenuation Progress
  • Institutional Controls
  • Risk Management
Criteria for Success and Site Closure
  • Contaminant Persistence
  • Variations in Groundwater Velocity and Direction
  • Completing MNA and Demonstrating Site Restoration
 MNA Case Studies
 Interactive Exercises

Prerequisites: Completion of HYD-401 - "Environmental Chemistry Refresher" and HYD-402 - "Principles of Contaminant Transport and Fate", equivalent course work, or on-the-job experience.

Education Level:
Introduction to intermediate/refresher.

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

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

Registration:
$495($445 for additional guests).You may register online or by calling us toll-free at (800)385-0783.

Cancellation and Refund Policy:
By registering, you are agreeing to the terms and conditions of this policy. Please read prior to registering (it's a short policy, we promise).

Accommodations:
Best Western Sutter House (6 minute walk to workshop) or click here for a map of accommodations near the workshop.

Directions to the Workshop

About the Instructor: Erick McWayne has sixteen years experience with soil, groundwater, and geophysical investigations for the characterization of contaminant transport and fate; and teaching contaminant chemistry, transport, natural attenuation, and hydrogeology. As an environmental consultant, Mr. McWayne served as a project manager for remedial investigations and feasibility studies at numerous Department of Defense and other contaminated sites. He currently manages NEMA and teaches transport and fate, environmental chemistry, and hydrogeology around the country.

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