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Monitored Natural Attenuation (MNA) of Contaminated Soil and Groundwater Training Course: Focus on Chlorinated Solvent and Petroleum Remediation with MNA: California Water Board Staff Only - Los Angeles, CA

When
November 28, 2017
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (PST)
Location
California State Water Resources Control Board, 320 West Fourth Street, Los Angeles, California 90013

November 28, 2017, 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. (1 Day)

California State Water Resources Control Board
320 West Fourth Street
Los Angeles, California 90013

Note: This is a private class open only to California State Water Resources Control Board staff. Unfortunately, the training is NOT open to other federal, state, or local government agencies (regardless of working/partnership status with the Water Board); and it is not open to consultants or the general public.

We would be happy to schedule a similar training in your area, please let us know via email or call us at (800) 385-0783 to explore training options.

Overview: This workshop provides participants with the science and best practices for remediating contaminated sites with monitored natural attenuation. The topics covered also provide a foundation for understanding other remediation strategies. The course format includes both lectures and hands-on case study exercises to reinforce key concepts.

Course Topics:

Overview of Monitored Natural Attenuation (MNA)

Advantages and Disadvantages of MNA
State and Federal Policies
Using MNA with Other Remediation Strategies
Source Control and Decay
Forensics and Tracers
Institutional Controls
Risk Management

Natural Attenuation Processes

Lines of Evidence for Natural Attenuation
Dispersion
Sorption
Dilution
Volatilization
Biodegradation
Abiotic Chemical Reactions
Biodegradation
Microbe Categories
Geochemistry
Electron Acceptor Pools
Redox Zones
Monitoring Parameters
Microbial Analysis

MNA of Petroleum and Fuel Additives

Determining Site Specific Biodegradation Capacity
Plume Behavior
Degradation Processes
Degradation Rates
Daughter Products
Geochemical Indicators

MNA of Chlorinated Hydrocarbons

Chlorinated Plume Types
Degradation Processes
EPA's Biodegradability Score Sheet
Mixed Plume Behavior
Daughter Products
Geochemical Indicators

Site Hydrogeology and MNA Efficiency

Factors Controlling Plume Size and Persistence
Modeling Software
Conceptual Site Models
Data Quality Control

MNA Case Studies

Interactive Exercises

Intended Audience: Environmental professionals seeking an improved understanding of the science and application of monitored natural attenuation as a remediation strategy for petroleum and chlorinated hydrocarbons.

Education Level: Introductory/refresher to intermediate.

Course Materials: Course proceedings, worksheets, case studies, and reference material.

Registration: Please register via the Water Board Training Academy system. This training is only available to California State Water Resources Control Board staff.

About the Instructor: Erick McWayne has twenty-two years of professional experience in water quality management and teaching related courses. As a consultant, he managed contaminated surface water and groundwater projects for the Department of Defense and other clients. He currently provides consulting support to water quality projects and teaches courses in contaminant chemistry, transport and fate, geochemistry, hydrogeology, remediation, stormwater and surface water management, and contaminant attenuation with both the University of California Davis and the National Environmental Management Association. Between teaching and consulting, Erick develops surface water and stormwater treatment technologies. He holds two patents on permeable reactive weir technology.

(800) 385-0783