Table of Contents

Overview of Natural Attenuation.

Attenuation of Source Zones and Formation of Plumes.

Abiotic Processes of Natural Attenuation.

Overview of Intrinsic Bioremediation.

Intrinsic Bioremediation of Petroleum Hydrocarbons.

Intrinsic Bioremediation of Chlorinated Solvents.

Evaluating Natural Attenuation.

Modeling Natural Attenuation.

Case Studies: Fuel Hydrocarbons.

Case Studies: Chlorinated Solvents.

Design of Long-Term Monitoring Programs.

Appendices.

Index.

About the Author

TODD H. WIEDEMEIER, PG, is a technical director at Parsons Engineering Science, Inc., in Denver, Colorado.

HANADI S. RIFAI, PhD, is an assistant professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Houston, Texas.

CHARLES J. NEWELL, PhD, PE, is Vice President and Environmental Engineer at Groundwater Services, Inc., in Houston, Texas.

JOHN T. WILSON, PhD, is a senior research microbiologist.