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 may need a PDF 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)