1st Edition

Soil Water and Ground Water Sampling

By Neal Wilson Copyright 1995

    The most recent "comprehensive" book on the subject of ground water sampling was written by Dr. Barcelona in 1986 and is still being sold today. It does not, however, include soil water sampling and analytic techniques. A considerable amount of research has since been undertaken dealing with ground water sampling equipment and techniques, making an up-to-date text a valuable commodity. The scope and detail of this book is much broader and more inclusive than previous efforts on the subject, and it provides the latest results of research in the field.
    The book presents a comprehensive introduction to ground water monitoring, placing monitoring in context with respective regulatory programs. It offers a unique, detailed description of the installation and operation of soil water samplers (pressure-vacuum and zero tension). It provides the most comprehensive, step-by-step guidance on monitoring well installation.
    The discussion of field instrumentation includes theory and operation of equipment used for obtaining static water levels, temperature, redox, pH, dissolved oxygen, specific conductance, turbidity, and alkalinity. Equipment and techniques used to obtain ground water samples are described, and several valuable checklists are included. Quality assurance and control (QA/QC) are addressed in terms that can be easily comprehended and utilized. The book also provides an excellent introduction on how ground water samples are prepared and analyzed in a laboratory.
    It is difficult to overestimate the quality and utility of this book. More than 46 photographs, an abundance of tables and diagrams, and a well-written style make even the most complex topic understandable. This extremely practical book should serve as the standard for ensuring ground water data reliability and comparability.

    Ground Water Monitoring
    Introduction to Ground Water Modeling
    Investigative Plans
    Monitoring Plans
    Site Remediation
    Regulation of Contaminated Sites
    Prevention of Ground Water Contamination
    The Permit System
    Ground Water Sampling
    References
    Soil Water Monitoring Devices
    The Unsaturated Zone
    Soil Water Samples
    Pressure/Vacuum Soil Water Samplers
    Percolate Soil Water Samplers
    Limitations Inherent to Soil Water Samplers
    Placement of Soil Water Samplers
    Preparation of Pressure/Vacuum Samplers
    Installation of Pressure/Vacuum Samplers
    Sampling Pressure/Vacuum Samplers
    Troubleshooting Pressure/Vacuum Samplers
    Percolate Soil Water Samplers
    Preparation and Installation of Percolate Samplers
    Sample Collection
    Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC)
    Newer Soil Water Samplers
    Summary
    References
    Design and Installation of Monitoring Wells
    Locating Monitoring Points
    Soil Borings
    Drilling for Monitoring Point Installation
    Cleaning Drilling Equipment
    Piezometer Installation
    Monitoring Well Installation
    Resistance of Materials to Chemical Adsorption and Leaching
    Strength of Materials Used in Monitoring Well Construction
    Other Construction Considerations
    Selecting a Filter Pack and Screen Size
    Keeping Monitoring Well Construction Materials Clean
    Construction of the Well
    The Annular Seal
    Grouting the Well
    Well Completion Details
    Surveying the Wells
    Developing the Well
    Hydraulic Conductivity Testing Methods
    Documentation
    Drilling Check List
    References
    Static Water Levels and Geochemical Field Parameters
    Introduction
    Static Water Levels
    Geochemical Field Parameters
    References
    Equipment and Techniques Used for Obtaining Ground Water Samples
    Introduction
    Vertical Solute Concentrations
    Ground Water Sample Acquisition Devices
    Grab Mechanisms
    Suction Lift Mechanisms
    Positive Displacement Systems
    Experimental Sampling Equipment Used in Monitoring Wells
    Pump Tubing
    Considerations for Selecting Sampling Equipment and a Sampling Protocol
    Summary and Review
    References
    Ground Water Sampling Plans
    Introduction
    Health and Safety Plans
    Sampling Plans and Checklists
    Prior to Going into the Field
    Upon Arrival at the First Well in the Sampling Network
    Sampling Domestic and Production Wells
    References
    Quality Assurance/Quality Control and Laboratory Analysis
    Quality Assurance and Quality Control
    Laboratory Analysis
    References
    Index

    Biography

    Neal Wilson (Author)