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Looming global threats such as overpopulation, pollution, ozone depletion, and other major risks to the planet have created an increasing need for well-trained, experienced geoscientists who understand environmental hydrology and can apply its precepts to tackle these intimidating planetary problems.
Written by the senior staff of a respected environmental consulting firm, Environmental Hydrogeology is a complete introduction to this fast-growing field. Geared to both practicing geoscientists and students, it provides a thorough examination of the role of environmental hydrogeology in solving today's challenging environmental problems, from local issues to global perils. Topics covered include the geological aspects of disposal sites, surface water hydrology, groundwater hydrology and wells, environmental impacts and the hydrological system, and more. This text/reference also includes types, sources, and properties of waste products, and proposes waste management programs for groundwater protection.
The accompanying TPASCAL modeling software includes a solved problem to demonstrate the use of this powerful program.

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• Preface
• Acknowledgments
• Chapter 1 Introduction(p. 1)
• 1.1 Introduction(p. 1)
• 1.2 Suggestions and References(p. 8)
• References(p. 15)
• Chapter 2 Geological Aspects for Assessment, Clean-Up, and Siting of Waste Disposal Sites(p. 17)
• 2.1 Introduction(p. 17)
• 2.2 Geological Aspects(p. 20)
• 2.2.1 Rock Types(p. 20)
• 2.2.2 Candidate Sites(p. 23)
• 2.2.3 Stratigraphy(p. 26)
• 2.2.4 Structural Geology(p. 26)
• 2.2.5 Physical Properties(p. 28)
• 2.2.6 Hydrogeologic Considerations(p. 30)
• 2.3 Data Acquisition of Rock and Formation Fluid Testings(p. 31)
• 2.3.1 Data Obtained Prior to Drilling Potential Disposal Sites(p. 31)
• 2.3.2 Well Logs(p. 31)
• 2.4 Summary Site Selection(p. 32)
• References(p. 33)
• Chapter 3 Hydrogeology(p. 37)
• 3.1 Introduction(p. 37)
• 3.1.1 Historical Background(p. 37)
• 3.2 Hydrologic Cycles(p. 39)
• 3.3 Main Components of Hydrology(p. 39)
• 3.4 Watershed Hydrology(p. 41)
• 3.4.1 Climatic Factors(p. 42)
• 3.4.2 Physiographic Factors(p. 44)
• 3.4.3 Mechanism of Erosional Deposition(p. 44)
• 3.5 Hydrogeology(p. 45)
• 3.5.1 Distribution of Subsurface Water(p. 46)
• 3.5.2 Groundwater Flow Theories(p. 46)
• 3.5.3 Steady State Groundwater Flow in Aquifers(p. 50)
• 3.5.4 Unsteady State Groundwater Flow in Confined Aquifers(p. 50)
• 3.5.5 Effects of Partial Penetration of Well(p. 66)
• 3.5.6 Hydraulics of Well and Its Design(p. 67)
• 3.5.7 Slug Tests(p. 70)
• 3.5.8 Groundwater Recharge(p. 72)
• References(p. 78)
• Chapter 4 Environmental Impacts Related to Hydrogeological Systems(p. 81)
• 4.1 Natural and Manmade Disasters(p. 81)
• 4.2 Land Subsidence(p. 84)
• 4.3 Causes of Subsidence(p. 87)
• 4.3.1 Collapse into Voids--Mines and Underground Cavities(p. 88)
• 4.3.2 Sinkholes(p. 91)
• 4.3.3 Sediment Compaction(p. 92)
• 4.3.4 Underground Fluid Withdrawal(p. 92)
• 4.3.5 Natural Compaction(p. 93)
• 4.3.6 Hydrocompaction(p. 95)
• 4.3.7 Organic Soil(p. 96)
• 4.4 Damage Cost and Legal Aspects of Land Subsidence(p. 97)
• References(p. 100)
• Chapter 5 Kinds of Waste and Physiography of Waste Disposal Sites(p. 103)
• 5.1 Kinds and Sources of Wastes(p. 103)
• 5.1.1 Solid Wastes(p. 106)
• 5.1.2 Liquid Wastes(p. 110)
• 5.2 Types of Waste(p. 113)
• 5.2.1 Urban Wastes(p. 113)
• 5.2.2 Municipal Wastes(p. 113)
• 5.2.3 Petroleum Waste(p. 113)
• 5.2.4 Mining Waste(p. 114)
• 5.2.5 Industrial Waste(p. 116)
• 5.3 Gaseous Wastes(p. 117)
• 5.3.1 Industrial Wastes(p. 117)
• 5.3.2 Radon Risk(p. 118)
• 5.3.3 Forest Growth Reduction by Air Pollution(p. 119)
• 5.3.4 Acid Rain(p. 119)
• 5.3.5 Mines(p. 119)
• 5.3.6 Hydrocarbons(p. 122)
• 5.4 Hazardous Wastes(p. 122)
• 5.4.1 Definition(p. 122)
• 5.4.2 Toxic Materials(p. 123)
• 5.4.3 Soil Hazardous Wastes(p. 124)
• 5.4.4 Radioactive Wastes(p. 126)
• 5.5 Physiography of Waste Sites(p. 127)
• 5.5.1 Permeable Formations (3,000-12,000 feet) Containing Connate Brine(p. 129)
• 5.5.2 Impermeable Formations(p. 129)
• 5.6 Environmental Concerns on Hydrogeological Systems(p. 131)
• 5.6.1 Man-Made Earthquakes(p. 131)
• 5.6.2 Transport of Polluted Waters by Subterranean Karst Flow Systems(p. 132)
• References(p. 132)
• Chapter 6 Environmental Impacts on Water Resource Systems(p. 137)
• 6.1 Introduction(p. 137)
• 6.2 Climatic Changes and Their Effect on the Water Resources(p. 138)
• 6.3 Surface Water Pollution(p. 138)
• 6.4 Groundwater Pollution(p. 141)
• 6.4.1 Migration of Pollutants in Aquifers(p. 142)
• 6.4.2 Saltwater Intrusion(p. 146)
• 6.4.3 Landfill Leachate(p. 155)
• 6.5 Groundwater Monitoring(p. 158)
• References(p. 163)
• Chapter 7 Waste Management for Groundwater Protection(p. 165)
• 7.1 Primary Concept(p. 165)
• 7.2 Alternative of Waste Disposal(p. 167)
• 7.3 Disposal and Control(p. 167)
• 7.3.1 Types of Disposal(p. 169)
• 7.3.2 Disposal of Hazardous Waste(p. 173)
• 7.3.3 Salt Caverns for Disposal(p. 175)
• 7.4 Groundwater Protection(p. 176)
• 7.4.1 Damage Prevention to Water Resource System(p. 176)
• 7.4.2 Remediation of Groundwater Aquifers(p. 178)
• 7.5 Risk and Legal Aspects of Waste Disposal Sites(p. 181)
• 7.5.1 Definition of Risk and Risk Assessment(p. 183)
• 7.5.2 Application of Risk Assessment in the Context of Waste Disposal(p. 183)
• 7.5.3 An Outline of the Risk Assessment Process(p. 188)
• 7.6 Components of the Risk Assessment Process(p. 189)
• 7.6.1 Risk or Hazard Identification(p. 189)
• 7.6.2 Risk Estimation(p. 192)
• 7.6.3 Exposure Assessment: Identification of Sources of Chemicals(p. 196)
• 7.6.4 Exposure Assessment: Chemical Releases/Environmental Fate and Transport(p. 197)
• 7.6.5 Exposure Assessment: Routes of Exposure(p. 209)
• 7.6.6 Dose-Response Estimation(p. 212)
• 7.7 Hydrogeological Systems and Monitoring(p. 213)
• References(p. 216)
• Chapter 8 Case Studies(p. 221)
• 8.1 The Nubian Sandstone Aquifer System in Egypt(p. 223)
• 8.1.1 Introduction(p. 223)
• 8.1.2 Geological and Hydrogeological Characteristics(p. 226)
• 8.1.2.1 The Basement Complex(p. 226)
• 8.1.3 Hydrogeology(p. 229)
• 8.1.4 Regional Flow Pattern(p. 231)
• 8.1.5 Groundwater Models(p. 231)
• 8.1.6 Environmental Problems(p. 238)
• References(p. 239)
• 8.2 Siting a Secure Hazardous Waste Landfill in a Limestone Terrane(p. 241)
• 8.2.1 Introduction(p. 241)
• 8.2.2 Topographic and Geographic Setting(p. 241)
• 8.2.3 Geologic Setting(p. 242)
• 8.2.3.1 Overburden(p. 243)
• 8.2.3.2 Lockport Formation(p. 244)
• 8.2.3.3 Rochester Shale(p. 248)
• 8.2.4 Structural Geology(p. 249)
• 8.2.5 Hydrogeology(p. 249)
• 8.2.6 Aquifer Test(p. 255)
• 8.2.7 Procedure(p. 255)
• 8.2.8 Conclusions(p. 263)
• References(p. 266)
• 8.3 Catastrophic Subsidence: An Environmental Hazard, Shelby County, Alabama(p. 269)
• 8.3.1 Introduction(p. 269)
• 8.3.2 General Hydrogeologic Setting(p. 269)
• 8.3.3 Geology of the Dry Valley Area(p. 271)
• 8.3.4 Water Level Decline and Catastrophic Subsidence(p. 273)
• 8.3.5 Hydrology of Dry Valley(p. 275)
• 8.3.5.1 Present Conditions(p. 275)
• 8.3.6 Use of Remote Sensing Methods(p. 280)
• 8.3.6.1 Satellite Imagery(p. 280)
• 8.3.6.2 Aerial Photography(p. 281)
• 8.3.6.3 Seismic Survey(p. 282)
• 8.3.7 Test Drilling(p. 282)
• 8.3.8 Inventory and Monitoring of Subsidence(p. 282)
• 8.3.9 Prediction of Induced Sinkholes(p. 284)
• 8.3.10 Southern Natural Gas Pipeline: A Case History(p. 284)
• References(p. 287)
• 8.4 Environmental Hydrogeology of Figeh Spring, Damascus, Syria(p. 289)
• 8.4.1 Introduction(p. 289)
• 8.4.2 Geomorphology(p. 290)
• 8.4.3 Geology: Stratigraphic Sequence(p. 292)
• 8.4.3.1 Cretaceous System(p. 292)
• 8.4.4 Hydrogeology of the Figeh Area: Geologic Structural Setting and Karst Development(p. 302)
• 8.4.5 Recharge-Storage Discharge of Groundwater(p. 306)
• 8.4.5.1 Groundwater Movement in the Recharge Area(p. 307)
• 8.4.5.2 Recharge-Discharge Relationships(p. 308)
• 8.4.5.3 Climate--Evaporation and Transpiration(p. 308)
• 8.4.6 Discharge Groundwater to the Barada River(p. 318)
• 8.4.6.1 Pumping Test Studies(p. 321)
• 8.4.6.2 Main Cavity--Figeh Pumping Test(p. 322)
• 8.4.6.3 Side Spring Pumping Test(p. 329)
• 8.4.6.4 Pilot Pumping Test(p. 332)
• 8.4.7 Environmental Constraints to Future Use of Figeh System(p. 337)
• References(p. 343)
• Appendix A Glossary(p. 345)
• Appendix B Conversion Tables(p. 363)
• Appendix C Math Modeling and Useful Programs(p. 367)
• Appendix D Software Manual of Drawdown Around Multiple Wells(p. 371)
• Index(p. 375)

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Soliman and colleagues' educational and useful work introduces the major elements of the burgeoning field of environmental hydrogeology with perspective and balance. The authors treat geologic aspects of assessment, clean-up, and siting of waste disposal sites; hydrology and well design; environmental impacts of hydrogeological systems, with emphasis on subsidence; kinds of waste and physiography of waste disposal sites; environmental impacts on water resource systems; waste management for ground water protection; and case studies or histories--such as Nubian sandstone in Egypt, limestone terrain in western New York State, catastrophic subsidence in Alabama, and hydrogeologic assessment in Damascus, Syria. Extensive appendixes include a lengthy glossary, conversion tables, math modeling programs, and a manual of software for drawdown around multiple wells. Long and useful reference lists follow each chapter. Numerous clean and crisp illustrations--maps, cross-sections, charts, tables, photos--augment the text. An excellent, state-of-the-art book for all professional environmental geoscientists, engineers, and faculty, as well as undergraduate, graduate, and two-year technical program students. T. L. T. Grose; Colorado School of Mines