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Chromium (VI) Handbook (CRC Press)
Edited by Jacques Guertin, James A. Jacobs, and Cynthia P. Avakian
 Compiles the most up-to-date information on hexavalent chromium into one comprehensive source. Features chapters on chromium sources, geology and geochemistry, toxicity, treatment, remediation, legal issues, and recommendations.
Editorial Reviews: Brought to the public's attention in the film Erin Brokovich, hexavalent chromium is a larger problem than it was once thought to be. The Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition estimates that the 315 million computers expected to become obsolete by the year 2004 would contain among other hazardous wastes, 1.2 million pounds of hexavalent chromium. The high stakes involved in hexavalent chromium-related litigation has increased the demand for authoritative information comprehensively presented in a logical, concise format. Put together by a team of scientists, engineers, regulators, and lawyers, Hexavalent Chromium Handbook consolidates the latest literature on this topic. |
The broad scope of this book fills the need for a comprehensive resource on hexavalent chromium, improving understanding of this contaminant at a time when the extent and degree of the problem is still being assessed. It addresses naturally occurring and anthropogenic sources, geology and geochemistry, toxicity, treatment, regulatory issues and legal cases, and recommendations. Providing a detailed understanding of the geochemistry controlling the types and distribution of chromium and chromium ions in soils and groundwater, it will aid managers of remedial investigations in scientifically based site assessments. The well-organized and succinct presentation makes it a definitive resource for industrial hygiene/occupational health professionals. Comprehensive and current, Hexavalent Chromium Handbook provides essential information for investigating and remediating the incidence of chromium contamination.
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McGraw-Hill Standard Handbook Series
Standard Handbook of Environmental Science, Health and Technology
by Jay Lehr (editor) and Janet Lehr (editor)
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A broad reference to the whole field of environmental science and related aspects. The first part presents basic knowledge needed to operate within environmental science. The second considers solutions to problems in the field at the local level. The third deals with particular environmental issues. Specific topics include chemistry, geology, analysis and modeling, concepts and policies of preventing pollution, toxicology and risk, remediation technologies, managing place-scale problems, sensitive environmental systems, and misconceptions about environmental pollution. The references range from none to ample.
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Book Description The most comprehensive single volume ever assembled for the environmental professional - a one-stop, all-under-one-roof overview of environmental engineering subject areas, and a task-simplifying toolkit designed to simplify day-to-day decisions. Covers the varied topics of interest for today's environmental scientist: mathematical modeling, statistics, plant pathology, as well as engineering problem-solving, management decision-making, and public communication.
Nine articles were written by Mr. Jacobs, based his experience at this company. Mr. Jacobs has contributed the following articles (many with co-authors) in this volume: Geologic Principles, Applications of GPS, Monitoring Well Construction and Sampling Techniques, Applications and Interpretation of Soil Vapor Data to VOC Contamination, Soil Vapor Principles, Direct Sensing of Soils and Groundwater, Direct Push Technology Sampling Methods, Brownfields, and Passive In Situ Remediation Technologies.
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McGraw-Hill Handbook Series
Handbook of Complex Environmental Remediation Problems
Edited by: Jay Lehr, Marve Hyman, Tyler Gaas, William Seevers:
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One-stop source of cutting-edge answers and time-saving access to all of the best engineered methods in remediation. Written by leading environmental specialists, the Handbook of Complex Environmental Remediation Problems gives an unmatched selection of the latest solutions for any pollution problem, whenever the need arises. Chapters include: Groundwater, Soil, Discharges of Hazardous Waste into the Atmosphere, Dredging, Hazardous Contaminants in Marine Sediments, Management of Wastes from Nuclear Facilities, Remediating Mining Wastes, Remediation of Hazardous Wastes from Oil Well Drilling, Oil Spills and Leaks, Groundwater Remediation at Former Manufactured-Gas Plant Sites, Natural Resource Damage and Pollution Prevention/Waste Minimization.
Two chapters were co-authored by Mr. Jacobs, based his experience at this company. The chapters are Remediation of Hazardous Wastes from Oil Well Drilling, Oil Spills and Leaks.
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MTBE: Effects on Soil and Groundwater Resources
by James Jacobs (Editor), Jacques Guertin (Editor)
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Provides in-depth coverage of the assessment of and strategies for remediation of methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE). Overviews the history of fuel oxygenates of MTBE, and gives information on physical and chemical proprieties of MTBE, toxicity and human health effects, taste and odor thresholds, transport and fate of MTBE in the environment, detection and remediation of MTBE in soil and groundwater, and environmental policy addressing fuel oxygenates and MTBE. Jacobs is director of the California Council of Geosciences Organizations and the Groundwater Resources Association of California.
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