Cost-effective cleanup (remediation) of hazardous waste sites cannot occur unless the type, quantities, and locations of chemical contaminants present at the site are adequately determined by a process called characterization. This guide is intended to assist in the preparation of Site Characterization Case Study Reports.
You will need Adobe Reader to view some of the files on this page. See EPA’s About PDF page to learn more.- Innovations in Site Characterization: Interim Guide to Preparing Case Studies (PDF)(24 pp, 128 K, 1998, 542-B-98-009)