New Books/Products Aqueous Environmental Geochemistry by Donald LangmuirPrentice Hall This up-to-date geochemistry text covers controls of chemical quality of natural and polluted ground water. The book is designed for two college courses with thermodynamics and solution chemistry as prerequisites Contains more than 200 figures and 100 tables. The focus is on inorganic processes, and leans heavily on chemical equilibrium and thermodynamics. Study questions are at the end of each chapter. Quantity Member Nonmember 1997/ Catalog #T855/ 600 pages. Member $64.50; Nonmember $81 Assessment of Chemical Exposures: Calculation Methods for Environmental Professionals by Jack DaughertyLewis Publishers This book details how to assess the chemical hazards to humans, wildlife, and ecosystems. It starts with a good history of legislation on the subject. The nomenclature, terminology, and other basics are covered early on in the text. This text includes cancer risk equations, and other extensive mathematical equations for determining receptor exposure. Pathway transport assessment models, and OSHA and EPA guidelines are covered in detail by this award-winning safety engineer. Henry's Law constants, vapor pressures, and partition coefficients are tabulated for numerous contaminants. Quantity Member Nonmember 1997/ Catalog #T850/ 439 pages. Member $59; Nonmember $73.75 Biological Degradation and Bioremediation of Toxic Chemicals Edited by G. Rasul ChaudhryDioscorides Press This book is authored by 54 leading-edge scientists. Topics include bioremediation of hexavalent chromium TCE, PCBs, pesticides, organophosphate, chlorobenzene, and many other toxic compounds. Hundreds of references are included. Applications of microbes to alleviate pollution, throughout 23 chapters, makes this the text on biodegradation for remediation professionals. Quantity Member Nonmember 1994/ Catalog #T859/ 515 pages. Member $68; Nonmember $85 1997 Contractor Operating Results Survey by NGWA and Industry Insights Inc.NGWA This report provides results from a recent study of drilling contractor businesses. Financial information on drilling firms is compiled for companies with annual sales of less than $1 million and compared to firms with annual sales greater than $1 million. Overall profitability is analyzed as net profit before taxes as a percent of total assets. Balance sheets and detailed financial results are included for high profit and average firms. Costs, income, gross profit, overhead, and much more make this a great report for evaluating the business of drilling. Based on 1996 numbers. Quantity Member Nonmember 1997/ Catalog #K711/ 41 pages. Member $50; Nonmember $150 Cryptosporidium and Cryptosporidiosis Edited by Ronald Fayer, Ph.D.CRC Press Since the 1993 outbreak of Crytosporidiosis in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, affecting 400,000 people, Cryptosporidium has become the most important drinking water con-taminant to be recognized in recent years. This text is the most comprehensive that we could find on the subject. Incidence, outbreaks, epidemiology, and treatment strategies are presented in this extensive treatise covering the biology, biochemistry, life cycle, and electron microscopy of this potentially fatal parasite. The associated disease is covered in great detail as well. Dr. Fayer is Senior Scientist in the Immunology and Disease Resistance Laboratory, USDA, and internationally recognized for research on protozoan diseases. 19 contributing authors and hundreds of references. Quantity Member Nonmember 1997/ Catalog #T851/ 251 pages. Member: $79; Nonmember $98.75 The Design, Performance, and Analysis of Slug Tests by James J. Butler Jr.Lewis Publishers Slug tests are very useful for providing transmissivity and storage properties of aquifers. This book provides sound slug test procedures and theories. The author provides flow charts for selecting the appropriate applications. Butler explains all the prevalent slug test methods including: the Bouwer and Rice, Cooper et al., Hvorslev, Dagan, Peres, Ferris and Knowles, Dax, McElwee et al., and the Kansas Geological Survey model (KGS). This is a superb reference on slug tests. Quantity Member Nonmember 1997/ Catalog #T846/ 252 pages. Member $59; Nonmember $73.75 Drug-Free Workplace: A Guide to Stopping Substance Abuse American Subcontractors Association This manual contains a model drug-free workplace policy, which is frequently required on construction sites today, based on the Drug-Free Workplace Act. Quantity Member Nonmember 1998/ Catalog #T063. Member $22; Nonmember $33 Environmental Isotopes: in Hydrogeology by Ian D. Clark and Peter FritzLewis Publishers This bright new work was created by two Canadian scientists and presented in college textbook format for graduate level studies. Learn more about the use of isotopes to study recharge processes, ground water dating, rock-water interaction, origin of salinity, contamination by landfills, agricultural sources, and solvents. Each chapter contains work problems. Field sampling methods, the carbon cycle, precipitation, deuterium and oxygen-18, carbonate dissolution, and much, much more are included in this valuable new book. Quantity Member Nonmember 1997/ Catalog #T856/ 328 pages. Member $59; Nonmember $73.75 Spanish Version!Groundwater and Wells,1st edition El Agua Subterranea,Y Los Pozos by Fletcher G. DriscollJohnson Screens The world famous handbook of information on drilling wells and the nature of ground water is available in Spanish. This valuable book was translated and published by Johnson Screens several years ago. After numerous requests by drillers, scientists, suppliers, and manufacturers for information in Spanish, we are proud to make this available. How to Drill Water Wells Conduct Pumping Tests Size and Install Screens Understand Ground Water Quantity Member Nonmember 1998/ Catalog #T0175S. Member $59; Nonmember $75 Ground Water Geochemistry: Fundamentals and Applications to Contamination by William J. DeutschCRC Press This text is required reading for our two geochemistry courses, and written by our senior geochemistry instructor, Bill Deutsch. Learn the role that geochemistry plays in remediation. Avoid common mistakes in remedial design. The text begins with the fundamentals and moves to contaminant mobility, geochemical models, remediation of metals, sampling considerations, Eh and pH concerns, and the chemistry of organic pollution. Our top pick for a practical geochemistry text! Quantity Member Nonmember 1997/ Catalog #T857/ 224 pages. Member $59; Nonmember $73.75 Ground Water Monitoring and Remediation Consultants Directory This Ground Water Monitoring and Remediation directory describes the ground water monitoring qualifications of consultants and identifies the types of facilities where work has been performed, the number of monitoring wells designed and/or constructed, if OSHA safety requirements have been met, years of monitoring experience, number of field employees, services performed, and additional information. Complete business addresses and telephone numbers are included for each listed firm. Quantity Member Nonmember International Member International Nonmember Catalog #J499. Member $25; Nonmember $49.50; International Member $30; International Nonmember $84 Guide to Challenging Restrictions on Domestic Well Drilling Prepared by Bricker and Ecker Law Firm for NGWA The 36-page publication contains both proactive lobbying tactics to forestall ordinances limiting well drilling as well as information that you can use in consulting with local counsel on a court challenge. Quantity Member Nonmember Catalog #T835. Member $15; Nonmember $79 Guidelines for the Construction of Vertical Boreholes for Closed Loop Heat Pump Systems Edited by Kevin McCray, NGWA These new technical guidelines were prepared with funding provided by the Geothermal Heat Pump Consortium Inc. under a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy. Technical specifications and procedures are carefully spelled out on loop field design, test holes, borehole construction, piping, borehole grouting, heat transfer fluids, and decommissioning. This popular guide is already in its second printing, and contains glossary and industry contacts. Quantity Member Nonmember 1997/ Catalog #T713/ 43 pages. Member $15; Nonmember $30 Health and Safety at Hazardous Waste Sites By Steven P. Maslansky and Carol J. MaslanskyJohn Wiley & Sons Developed as a manual for a 40-hour OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations program sponsored by NGWA, the book is the most up-to-date reference on health and safety issues at hazardous waste sites. In this text: Hazard recognition Respiratory protection Air monitoring instrumentation Handling drums Drilling in flammable environments Properties of hazardous materials Contingency planning Decontamination Toxicology and chemical exposure. This is a comprehensive handbook for every professional involved in hazardous waste. Quantity Member Nonmember 1997/ Catalog #T867/ 612 pages. Member $67; Nonmember $83.75 The Hidden Sea: Ground Water, Springs, and Wells by Francis H. ChapelleGeoscience Press Written for the general reader, this book begins with useful and entertaining accounts of the history of mankind's awareness of ground water, starting with early biblical accounts. This is an excellent supplementary text for beginners but can add insights to the experts. William Alley, chief of the USGS Office of Ground Water, calls the book 'an extraordinarily fascinating and readable book about the mysteries and science of ground water for the hydrologist and non-hydrologist alike.' Contains case studies on TNT and jet fuel contamination. Quantity Member Nonmember 1997/ Catalog #T852/ 238 pages. Member $18; Nonmember $22.50 Improving Cash Flow American Subcontractors Association Save time and get paid with the sample letters and forms that can be used to clarify payment terms, apply for payment, follow up on collections, and request lien and bond information from the general contractor. Quantity Member Nonmember American Subcontractors Association1998/ Catalog #T062. Member $25; Nonmember $40 Innovations in Ground Water and Soil Cleanup:From Concept to Commercialization by the National Research CouncilNational Academy Press While many texts on remediation explain only methods, this text examines the slow pace of commercial development of cleanup technologies while explaining the current methods used to remediate soil and ground water according to contaminant type. Buy this book and explore the market-based ways to stimulate technology development and compare the costs of various technologies. Quantity Member Nonmember 1997/ Catalog #T860/ 292 pages. Member $39; Nonmember $48.75 In-Situ Treatment Technology by E.K. Nyer, P.L. Palmer, S. Sutherson, S. Fam, F. Johns II, D. Kidd, T.L. Crossman, and G. BoettcherLewis Publishers Phytoremediation or use of plants for soil and water cleanup is summarized in this comprehensive text for on-site remediation. ARCADIS Geraghty and Miller's top guns share trade secrets in this extensive explanation of all important remediation technologies for treating contamination right at the site. The book contains system design and cost estimates for air sparging, vacuum enhanced vapor extraction, bioremediation, reactive walls, fracturing, and DNAPL treatment. Case studies using models to support natural attenuation and other technologies are included in this great handbook! Quantity Member Nonmember 1996/ Catalog #T861/ 400 pages. Member $69; Nonmember $86.25 Intrinsic Bioremediation Edited by R.E. Hinchee, J.T. Wilson, and D.C. DowneyBattelle Press This text is a handbook on natural attenuation written by an international group of scientists. Field demonstrations and laboratory studies in support of natural or 'intrinsic' remediations are provided from military, manufactured gas, landfill, petroleum spill, and other sites. Analytical assessments and documentation is discussed. Quantity Member Nonmember 1995/ Catalog #T862/ 278 pages. Member $55; Nonmember $68.75 Introducing Groundwater,2nd edition by Michael PriceChapman & Hall An excellent introductory college text for really understanding ground water. Technical and mathematical terms are kept to a minimum. Ground water flow, soil water, hydrographic analysis, drilling methods, water quality and pollution are included. Michael Price has over 20 years experience with the British Geological Survey. The book includes information on major droughts in Europe, global warming, and acid rain. Quantity Member Nonmember 1996/ Catalog #T853/ 278 pages. Member $35; Nonmember $43.75 An Introduction to Soils for Environmental Professionals by Duane L. WinegardnerCRC/Lewis Publishers NEW on SOILS! This broad-based text assists the ground water scientist to understand and integrate soil science into any environmental investigation. Winegardner, a senior hydrogeologist and remediation engineer, assembled the basics of all major aspects of soil science in this easy-to-read text. A nice glossary is included as well as chapters on sampling methods, soil classification, mechanics, microbiology, chemistry, and physics. The text ends with information on soil data analysis and case studies on remediation of contaminated soils. Quantity Member Nonmember 1997/ Catalog #T849/ 270 pages. Member $59; Nonmember $73.75 Marketing Your Construction Services American Subcontractors Association From logo development and company brochures to techniques for building new business referrals, this manual shows you how to involve everyone. Quantity Member Nonmember 1998/ Catalog #T061. Member $27; Nonmember $42 Natural Attenuation, CERCLA, RBCAs and the Future of Environmental Remediation by P.V. Brady, M.V. Brady, and D.J. BornsLewis Publishers Excerpts from 23 record of decisions (RODs) from the U.S. EPA National Priority List where natural attenuation (NA) was incorporated are given. State by state policies are listed and categorized by those with a written policy, those who don't have a policy, and those where NA is implicit in regulations. The text includes tables ranking contaminated sites by frequency of compound and lists common sources. Details are given for demonstrating NA in this great new text written by a lawyer and two scientists. Super bibliography! Quantity Member Nonmember 1997/ Catalog #T863/ 245 pages. Member $51; Nonmember $63.75 The Open Hole Percussion Method With a Tubular Bit by Kenjiro HongoSankyo Kogyo Co. Ltd. Best new text on cable tool drilling. The book is a very explicit manual for drillers and scientists alike. This complete handbook on cable tool includes: Setting a rig Surface casing Use of tubular bits Hard facing bits Drilling mud Accident response Procedures Casing installation Gravel packing Development Maintenance Rehabilitation. New 'donut drilling' technology of removing old casing is unveiled. This is a great modern handbook with step-by-step instructions. Quantity Member Nonmember 1997/ Catalog #T845/ 147 pages. Member $89; Nonmember $120 Pesticides in Ground Water: Distribution, Trends, and Governing Factors by Jack E. Barbash and Elizabeth A. ResekAnn Arbor Press This major work addresses the consequences for ground water of Americans applying some 1 billion pounds of pesticides annually. This book collects results from numerous laboratory studies, well sampling surveys, and field experiments on pesticides in ground water. The authors are with the U.S. Geological Survey and U.S. EPA, respectively, and have compiled this comprehensive text by incorporating data derived from the National Water Quality Assessment Program, the Pesticides in Ground Water Database, the National Pesticide Study, National Alachlor Well Water Survey, and numerous state and local sources. The fate and transport, transformation products, and distribution of pesticides in ground water and soils in agricultural and non-agricultural areas are presented. Quantity Member Nonmember 1996/ Catalog #T848/ 588 pages. Member $59; Nonmember $73.75 Practical Techniques for Ground Water and Soil Remediation,Volume 2 by Evan K. NyerAnn Arbor Press This text is written by one of the world's leading authorities on rehabilitating polluted ground water resources and our most popular columnist, Evan Nyer, vice president of ARCADIS Geraghty and Miller. Years of hands-on experience are condensed into this handbook of practical and workable techniques designed for today's professional. The book is a collection of Nyer's work from industry and contains the controversial and insightful 'Plumes Don't Move' from Ground Water Monitoring and Remediation. Very straightforward and interesting reading. Quantity Member Nonmember 1997/ Catalog #T864. Member $49.95; Nonmember $59.95 1997 Proceedings of the Eleventh National Outdoor Action Conference on Aquifer Remediation, Ground Water Monitoring, Geophysical Methods, and Soil Treatment NGWA This extensive book is your desk reference on advances in technology, research, and environmental policy in the industry. Practical information for you to apply to your specific projects. 52 professional papers make this a tremendous value. Limited supply. Topics included: Horizontal environmental wells Case studies on PCE and TCE cleanup Funnel and gate design for NAPL remediation Natural attenuation solute transport Modeling for risk management Phytoremediation of solvents In-situ reductive dehalogenation Much more! Quantity Member Nonmember 1997/ Catalog #P515/ 526 pages. Member $75; Nonmember $87.50 Quantitative Solutions in Hydrogeology and Ground Water Modeling by Neven Kresic, Ph.D.CRC Press Buy this book! Internationally acclaimed head of the Center for Ground Water Modeling at Law Engineering, Kresic has assembled a masterpiece of ground water problem solving. The text should be an integral part of every serious ground water scientist's office, because it explains tough real life problems encountered in investigations by modelers and mathematicians. Great for college professors and professionals. A complete handbook for ground water flow analyses, including aquifer testing, detailed explanation of MODFLOW, and complex analytical calculations. Over 250 figures. Our best new text. Quantity Member Nonmember 1997/ Catalog #T854/ 461 pages. Member $59; Nonmember $69 Remediation Engineering: Design Concepts by Suthan SuthersanLewis Publishers Principles, practices, and applications of numerous technologies for remediating hazardous waste are covered, including: Phytoremediation Air sparging Vacuum enhanced recovery Contaminant partitioning Reactive walls and zones Permitting pump and treat Stabilization. Walter Hufford from ARCO calls the book 'cutting edge,' and says, 'I highly recommend this publication.' The book contains 175 figures. Quantity Member Nonmember 1997/ Catalog #T865/ 384 pages. Member $69.95; Nonmember $79.95 Subsurface Restoration Edited by C.HWard, J.A. Cherry, and M.R. ScalfAnn Arbor Press 52 contributing authors make this a blockbuster! The text is presented in seven sections: Regulatory Strategy Basic Science Required for Decision Making Site Characterization Contaminant Immobilization and Containment Technologies for Contaminant Removal Technologies for Contaminant Destruction Overview and Research Directions Microbial processes, permeable treatment walls, sparging design, and much, much more make this a 'must own' text. Quantity Member Nonmember 1997/ Catalog / 491 pages. Member $59.95; Nonmember $69.95 Succeeding at Contract Changes and Claims American Subcontractors Association This comprehensive manual reviews specific contract clauses that can aid or hinder an equitable adjustment and how to effectively prepare a claim. Quantity Member Nonmember 1998/ Catalog #T060. Member $30; Nonmember $44 Water 2000 Campaign Kit Prepared by Dutko Group for NGWA NGWA's lobbying firm, drawing on their extensive political campaign experience, developed this campaign kit. The kit contains materials to help you win the election between household water wells and public water systems. The kit contains organizational tips, sample letters to public officials and the media, a public service announcement script, key contact lists, petition forms, public meeting materials, among other items. Quantity Member Nonmember Catalog #X838. Member $10; Nonmember $59 Water 2000 Campaign Video Prepared by NGWA NGWA's lobbyist Keith Kirk tells viewers how to run an effective campaign against unnecesary water districts. Tips on the best way to recruit others to your cause and organize your resources. Step-by-step instruction on how to use the Water 2000 Campaign Kit is provided. Quantity Member Nonmember Catalog #X837. Member $10; Nonmember $59 Water Well and Aquifer Test Analysis by Phil Hall and Joe ChenWater Resources Publication A thorough text for conducting analyses of aquifer tests. The book covers design, field operation, data preparation and analysis, and bridges the gap between analyzing pumping test data on graph paper and analyzing on computer. The book contains chapters on confined aquifer conditions, analysis of recovery data, boundary conditions, and much more. Includes computer software: PUMPTEST. Free Software! Quantity Member Nonmember 1996/ Catalog #T847/ 412 pages. Member $85.25; Nonmember $106.50 1997 Wholesale Distributor Operating Results Survey by NGWA and Industry Insights Inc.NGWA This survey of supplier firms provides results from a recent study of the wholesale water well equipment business. Financial information on suppliers is compiled for companies with annual sales of less than $5 million and compared to firms with annual sales greater than $5 million. Overall profitability is analyzed as net profit before taxes as a percent of total assets. Balance sheets and detailed financial results are included for high profit and average firms. Costs, income, gross profit, overhead, and much more make this a great report for evaluating the supplier business. Based on 1996 figures. Quantity Member Nonmember 1997/ Catalog #K712/ 45 pages. Member $50; Nonmember $150 Working With Professional Advisors American Subcontractors Association This resource describes how to select the right advisor and maintain an effective working relationship with your accountant, attorney, surety agent, and others to make sure you're getting your money's worth. Quantity Member Nonmember 1998/ Catalog #T059. Member $29; Nonmember $45 VideosThe Henry Darcy Distinguished Lecture Series 1997, Dr. Phillip Bennett, 'Water, Microbes, and Rocks: the Geochemical Ecology of Contaminated Ground Water' Quantity Member Nonmember Item #V656. Member $29.95; Nonmember $39.95 The Henry Darcy Distinguished Lecture SeriesCOMPLETE VIDEO SET The complete set of videotapes (1989-1997) is available for $200 — a savings of over $70. Quantity Member Nonmember Item #V658. Member $200; Nonmember $250 Slide ShowsGuidelines for the Construction of Vertical Boreholes for Closed Loop Heap Pump Systems This slide show explains the National Ground Water Association's guidelines and what is included. Quantity Member Nonmember 1998/ Catalog #A835. Member $120; Nonmember $135 The U.S. Ground Water Marketplace: 1998 An overview of the U.S. ground water marketplace — number of wells, ground water usage, ground water contamination and protection, etc. Quantity Member Nonmember 1998/ Catalog #A834. Member $89; Nonmember $110
This up-to-date geochemistry text covers controls of chemical quality of natural and polluted ground water. The book is designed for two college courses with thermodynamics and solution chemistry as prerequisites Contains more than 200 figures and 100 tables. The focus is on inorganic processes, and leans heavily on chemical equilibrium and thermodynamics. Study questions are at the end of each chapter.
This book details how to assess the chemical hazards to humans, wildlife, and ecosystems. It starts with a good history of legislation on the subject. The nomenclature, terminology, and other basics are covered early on in the text. This text includes cancer risk equations, and other extensive mathematical equations for determining receptor exposure. Pathway transport assessment models, and OSHA and EPA guidelines are covered in detail by this award-winning safety engineer. Henry's Law constants, vapor pressures, and partition coefficients are tabulated for numerous contaminants.
This book is authored by 54 leading-edge scientists. Topics include bioremediation of hexavalent chromium TCE, PCBs, pesticides, organophosphate, chlorobenzene, and many other toxic compounds. Hundreds of references are included. Applications of microbes to alleviate pollution, throughout 23 chapters, makes this the text on biodegradation for remediation professionals.
This report provides results from a recent study of drilling contractor businesses. Financial information on drilling firms is compiled for companies with annual sales of less than $1 million and compared to firms with annual sales greater than $1 million. Overall profitability is analyzed as net profit before taxes as a percent of total assets. Balance sheets and detailed financial results are included for high profit and average firms. Costs, income, gross profit, overhead, and much more make this a great report for evaluating the business of drilling. Based on 1996 numbers.
Since the 1993 outbreak of Crytosporidiosis in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, affecting 400,000 people, Cryptosporidium has become the most important drinking water con-taminant to be recognized in recent years. This text is the most comprehensive that we could find on the subject. Incidence, outbreaks, epidemiology, and treatment strategies are presented in this extensive treatise covering the biology, biochemistry, life cycle, and electron microscopy of this potentially fatal parasite. The associated disease is covered in great detail as well. Dr. Fayer is Senior Scientist in the Immunology and Disease Resistance Laboratory, USDA, and internationally recognized for research on protozoan diseases. 19 contributing authors and hundreds of references.
Slug tests are very useful for providing transmissivity and storage properties of aquifers. This book provides sound slug test procedures and theories. The author provides flow charts for selecting the appropriate applications. Butler explains all the prevalent slug test methods including: the Bouwer and Rice, Cooper et al., Hvorslev, Dagan, Peres, Ferris and Knowles, Dax, McElwee et al., and the Kansas Geological Survey model (KGS). This is a superb reference on slug tests.
This manual contains a model drug-free workplace policy, which is frequently required on construction sites today, based on the Drug-Free Workplace Act.
This bright new work was created by two Canadian scientists and presented in college textbook format for graduate level studies. Learn more about the use of isotopes to study recharge processes, ground water dating, rock-water interaction, origin of salinity, contamination by landfills, agricultural sources, and solvents. Each chapter contains work problems. Field sampling methods, the carbon cycle, precipitation, deuterium and oxygen-18, carbonate dissolution, and much, much more are included in this valuable new book.
The world famous handbook of information on drilling wells and the nature of ground water is available in Spanish. This valuable book was translated and published by Johnson Screens several years ago. After numerous requests by drillers, scientists, suppliers, and manufacturers for information in Spanish, we are proud to make this available.
This text is required reading for our two geochemistry courses, and written by our senior geochemistry instructor, Bill Deutsch. Learn the role that geochemistry plays in remediation. Avoid common mistakes in remedial design. The text begins with the fundamentals and moves to contaminant mobility, geochemical models, remediation of metals, sampling considerations, Eh and pH concerns, and the chemistry of organic pollution. Our top pick for a practical geochemistry text!
This Ground Water Monitoring and Remediation directory describes the ground water monitoring qualifications of consultants and identifies the types of facilities where work has been performed, the number of monitoring wells designed and/or constructed, if OSHA safety requirements have been met, years of monitoring experience, number of field employees, services performed, and additional information. Complete business addresses and telephone numbers are included for each listed firm.
The 36-page publication contains both proactive lobbying tactics to forestall ordinances limiting well drilling as well as information that you can use in consulting with local counsel on a court challenge.
These new technical guidelines were prepared with funding provided by the Geothermal Heat Pump Consortium Inc. under a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy. Technical specifications and procedures are carefully spelled out on loop field design, test holes, borehole construction, piping, borehole grouting, heat transfer fluids, and decommissioning. This popular guide is already in its second printing, and contains glossary and industry contacts.
Developed as a manual for a 40-hour OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations program sponsored by NGWA, the book is the most up-to-date reference on health and safety issues at hazardous waste sites. In this text:
Written for the general reader, this book begins with useful and entertaining accounts of the history of mankind's awareness of ground water, starting with early biblical accounts. This is an excellent supplementary text for beginners but can add insights to the experts. William Alley, chief of the USGS Office of Ground Water, calls the book 'an extraordinarily fascinating and readable book about the mysteries and science of ground water for the hydrologist and non-hydrologist alike.' Contains case studies on TNT and jet fuel contamination.
Save time and get paid with the sample letters and forms that can be used to clarify payment terms, apply for payment, follow up on collections, and request lien and bond information from the general contractor.
While many texts on remediation explain only methods, this text examines the slow pace of commercial development of cleanup technologies while explaining the current methods used to remediate soil and ground water according to contaminant type. Buy this book and explore the market-based ways to stimulate technology development and compare the costs of various technologies.
Phytoremediation or use of plants for soil and water cleanup is summarized in this comprehensive text for on-site remediation. ARCADIS Geraghty and Miller's top guns share trade secrets in this extensive explanation of all important remediation technologies for treating contamination right at the site. The book contains system design and cost estimates for air sparging, vacuum enhanced vapor extraction, bioremediation, reactive walls, fracturing, and DNAPL treatment. Case studies using models to support natural attenuation and other technologies are included in this great handbook!
This text is a handbook on natural attenuation written by an international group of scientists. Field demonstrations and laboratory studies in support of natural or 'intrinsic' remediations are provided from military, manufactured gas, landfill, petroleum spill, and other sites. Analytical assessments and documentation is discussed.
An excellent introductory college text for really understanding ground water. Technical and mathematical terms are kept to a minimum. Ground water flow, soil water, hydrographic analysis, drilling methods, water quality and pollution are included. Michael Price has over 20 years experience with the British Geological Survey. The book includes information on major droughts in Europe, global warming, and acid rain.
NEW on SOILS! This broad-based text assists the ground water scientist to understand and integrate soil science into any environmental investigation. Winegardner, a senior hydrogeologist and remediation engineer, assembled the basics of all major aspects of soil science in this easy-to-read text. A nice glossary is included as well as chapters on sampling methods, soil classification, mechanics, microbiology, chemistry, and physics. The text ends with information on soil data analysis and case studies on remediation of contaminated soils.
From logo development and company brochures to techniques for building new business referrals, this manual shows you how to involve everyone.
Excerpts from 23 record of decisions (RODs) from the U.S. EPA National Priority List where natural attenuation (NA) was incorporated are given. State by state policies are listed and categorized by those with a written policy, those who don't have a policy, and those where NA is implicit in regulations. The text includes tables ranking contaminated sites by frequency of compound and lists common sources. Details are given for demonstrating NA in this great new text written by a lawyer and two scientists. Super bibliography!
Best new text on cable tool drilling. The book is a very explicit manual for drillers and scientists alike. This complete handbook on cable tool includes:
This major work addresses the consequences for ground water of Americans applying some 1 billion pounds of pesticides annually. This book collects results from numerous laboratory studies, well sampling surveys, and field experiments on pesticides in ground water. The authors are with the U.S. Geological Survey and U.S. EPA, respectively, and have compiled this comprehensive text by incorporating data derived from the National Water Quality Assessment Program, the Pesticides in Ground Water Database, the National Pesticide Study, National Alachlor Well Water Survey, and numerous state and local sources. The fate and transport, transformation products, and distribution of pesticides in ground water and soils in agricultural and non-agricultural areas are presented.
This text is written by one of the world's leading authorities on rehabilitating polluted ground water resources and our most popular columnist, Evan Nyer, vice president of ARCADIS Geraghty and Miller. Years of hands-on experience are condensed into this handbook of practical and workable techniques designed for today's professional. The book is a collection of Nyer's work from industry and contains the controversial and insightful 'Plumes Don't Move' from Ground Water Monitoring and Remediation. Very straightforward and interesting reading.
This extensive book is your desk reference on advances in technology, research, and environmental policy in the industry. Practical information for you to apply to your specific projects. 52 professional papers make this a tremendous value. Limited supply. Topics included:
Buy this book! Internationally acclaimed head of the Center for Ground Water Modeling at Law Engineering, Kresic has assembled a masterpiece of ground water problem solving. The text should be an integral part of every serious ground water scientist's office, because it explains tough real life problems encountered in investigations by modelers and mathematicians. Great for college professors and professionals. A complete handbook for ground water flow analyses, including aquifer testing, detailed explanation of MODFLOW, and complex analytical calculations. Over 250 figures. Our best new text.
Principles, practices, and applications of numerous technologies for remediating hazardous waste are covered, including:
52 contributing authors make this a blockbuster! The text is presented in seven sections:
This comprehensive manual reviews specific contract clauses that can aid or hinder an equitable adjustment and how to effectively prepare a claim.
NGWA's lobbying firm, drawing on their extensive political campaign experience, developed this campaign kit. The kit contains materials to help you win the election between household water wells and public water systems. The kit contains organizational tips, sample letters to public officials and the media, a public service announcement script, key contact lists, petition forms, public meeting materials, among other items.
NGWA's lobbyist Keith Kirk tells viewers how to run an effective campaign against unnecesary water districts. Tips on the best way to recruit others to your cause and organize your resources. Step-by-step instruction on how to use the Water 2000 Campaign Kit is provided.
A thorough text for conducting analyses of aquifer tests. The book covers design, field operation, data preparation and analysis, and bridges the gap between analyzing pumping test data on graph paper and analyzing on computer. The book contains chapters on confined aquifer conditions, analysis of recovery data, boundary conditions, and much more. Includes computer software: PUMPTEST. Free Software!
This survey of supplier firms provides results from a recent study of the wholesale water well equipment business. Financial information on suppliers is compiled for companies with annual sales of less than $5 million and compared to firms with annual sales greater than $5 million. Overall profitability is analyzed as net profit before taxes as a percent of total assets. Balance sheets and detailed financial results are included for high profit and average firms. Costs, income, gross profit, overhead, and much more make this a great report for evaluating the supplier business. Based on 1996 figures.
This resource describes how to select the right advisor and maintain an effective working relationship with your accountant, attorney, surety agent, and others to make sure you're getting your money's worth.
1997, Dr. Phillip Bennett, 'Water, Microbes, and Rocks: the Geochemical Ecology of Contaminated Ground Water'
The complete set of videotapes (1989-1997) is available for $200 — a savings of over $70.
This slide show explains the National Ground Water Association's guidelines and what is included.
An overview of the U.S. ground water marketplace — number of wells, ground water usage, ground water contamination and protection, etc.