An Introduction to Contaminated Ground Water Plume Management

This publication provides introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, environmental engineers, and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in contaminated groundwater plume management. Here is what is discussed: 1. GROUND-WATER PUMPING SYSTEMS, 2. WELLPOINT SYSTEMS, 3. EXTRACTION/INJECTION WELL SYSTEMS' 4. SUBSURFACE BARRIERS, 5. SLURRY-TRENCH CUTOFF WALLS, 6. GROUT CURTAINS, 7. SHEET PILE CUTOFF WALLS, 8. MEMBRANES AND SYNTHETIC SHEET CURTAINS, 9. COMBINATION BARRIER/PUMPING SYSTEMS, 10. SUBSURFACE DRAINS AND DRAINAGE DITCHES