Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Management of Chlorinated Solvents in Soils and Groundwater

Abstract

The following Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) document provides a concise overview of current knowledge regarding management of subsurface chlorinated solvent releases. The envisioned audience is state regulators, federal regulators, consultants, Department of Defense (DOD) staff, and community members involved in selecting remedies for chlorinated solvent sites. In the interest of brevity, the FAQs and the companion document Guide for Selecting Remedies for Subsurface Releases of Chlorinated Solvents assume that the reader has a general understanding of hydrogeology, the movement of chemicals in porous media, remediation technologies, and the overall remedy selection process.