Hazardous Wastes: Storage, Disposal, Remediation, and Closure

Scientific papers published during 1998 on the final handling phases of hazardous waste management-storage, disposal, remediation, and closure-in relation to groundwater and surface water protection are surveyed. Storage and disposal research has focused on design and siting of new hazardous waste sites and the evaluation of the extent and nature of contamination at existing sites prior to remediation, including new regulations regarding storage and disposal. Remediation and closure research deals with all facets of site remediation, from establishing cleanup objectives and estimating costs to choosing, applying, and assessing the effectiveness of remediation actions, including new regulations.