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Risk Assessment in the Remediation of Hazardous Waste Sites

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Author	Washburn, Stephen T. Warnasch, Jill Harris, Robert H.
Copyright Year	2018
Description	This chapter provides an overview of risk assessment methodologies, and examines the importance of risk assessment in the hazardous waste site remediation process—from the identification of which sites require cleanup through the selection of a final remedy. It focuses on an actual Resource Conservation and Recovery Act -site cleanup is presented to illustrate the application of risk assessment to the remedy selection process. The chapter assesses the risk posed to the off-site community in the event of a hypothetical, worst-case instantaneous release of contaminants from drums in a landfill. In general, risks associated with chronic exposures to carcinogens, chronic exposures to noncarcinogens, and acute exposures are evaluated separately to reflect the different conditions of exposure and the different mechanisms of toxicity. The use of decision trees and a full consideration of potential risks aid in the evaluation of remedial alternatives and the selection of a cost-effective remedy that is fully protective of human health and the environment. Book Name: Remediation of Hazardous Waste Contaminated Soils
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DOI	10.1201/9780203740880-2
Language	English
Publisher	Informa UK Limited
Publisher Date	2018-10-03
Access Restriction	Open
Subject Keyword	Book Name: Remediation of Hazardous Waste Contaminated Soils Civil Engineering Remedy Cleanup Risk Assessment Hazardous Contaminants Exposures Waste Sites
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Chapter

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