Published in Scientific Papers. Series E. Land Reclamation, Earth Observation & Surveying, Environmental Engineering, Vol. IX
Written by Ana Maria PETRUTA, Ioan BICA
The study presents the main investigation and assessment methods of quantifying the level of contamination of potentially contaminated and contaminated sites, the advantages and limitations dictated by the specificity of petroleum product storage and distribution sites (warehouses) and also by the type of information required for their optimal characterization. Case studies and real contaminated sites are used in this analysis to be more applicative and convincing for the scope of this assessment. The conclusions of this analysis allow establishing the mechanisms and particularities of soil and groundwater pollution on petrochemical industrial areas, as well as the petroleum product deposits in terms of geological and hydrogeological characteristics, pollution sources, and activities conducted on these platforms. The study is a preliminary stage for the assessment of the risk generated by the level of contamination with such products. This study will ensure a very useful and effective tool for establishing the protection and remedial measures for this type of soil and groundwater contamination.
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