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Transport and Fate of Metals in Soil and Groundwater: Applying the Six Scenarios Approach to Inorganic Contaminated Sites (U.S. DOE 2011) Training Course - Live Online Training - CalEPA Staff Only

Start
October 10, 2024
8:00 AM
End
October 11, 2024
5:00 PM
Location
Live Online Training

Registration

Group (Large) – $250.00
per person for 10 or more
Group (Small) – $295.00
per person for 2 - 9 people
Individual – $395.00

Registration is closed

October 10 - 11, 2024, 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. PDT (2 Days)

Pacific Time Zone

California State Water Resources Control Board

Course Reviews (4.8/5):

Summary: This course provides a comprehensive overview of the transport, fate, and attenuation of metals in soil and groundwater using the "Scenarios Approach". The Scenarios Approach was developed by Savannah River National Laboratory 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 metal behavior within various geochemical conditions provides an improved method for predicting metal contaminant transport and fate, and implementing effective remediation strategies. The course focuses on metals in soil and groundwater, and is also applicable to sediment, stormwater, and surface water.

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 Mining Sites

Intended Audience: Environmental professionals seeking an improved understanding of metal transport, fate, and remediation in soil and groundwater.

Education Level: Intermediate and advanced topics will be covered.

Course Materials: 2024 updated course proceedings and reference material (192 color pages - PDF).

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

Registration: This course is open to CalEPA State Water Resources Control Board staff. Please register internally with the Training Academy.

Location: Anywhere you can get comfortable and online.

About the Instructor: Erick McWayne has over thirty 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 environmental chemistry, hydrogeology, transport and fate, remediation, and water quality management with the University of California Davis and the National Environmental Management Academy (NEMA).

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