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Expediting sustainable brownfields redevelopment by applying Triad using the membrane interface probe
Author(s) -
Watt Maria D.,
Burlingame Michael,
Beattie Jessica R.,
Koberle Melissa,
Carlson Brad
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
remediation journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.762
H-Index - 27
eISSN - 1520-6831
pISSN - 1051-5658
DOI - 10.1002/rem.20267
Subject(s) - redevelopment , triad (sociology) , reuse , sampling (signal processing) , contaminated land , environmental remediation , interface (matter) , environmental planning , environmental science , environmental resource management , engineering , civil engineering , waste management , contamination , psychology , ecology , filter (signal processing) , psychoanalysis , biology , pulmonary surfactant , gibbs isotherm , electrical engineering , chemical engineering
Redevelopment and reuse plans are often based upon an expedited delineation and remediation life cycle, since delayed reuse usually has economic consequences. It has also become increasingly important to utilize sustainable practices to achieve investigation and remediation goals. In this article, the Triad approach is used to expedite the delineation of a source area within a municipal landfill to complete the remedial effort prior to construction of an urban civic center. The Triad approach uses the three elements of systematic project planning, dynamic work strategy, and real‐time measurement to expedite site characterization (Interstate Technology and Regulatory Council, 2003). In this article, the Triad sampling strategy consisted of two phases. The first phase included in situ screening of soil and groundwater using the membrane interface probe (MIP), and the second phase included confirmatory sampling via vertical profiles in the soil and groundwater. This study found that, using the MIP in a dynamic sampling strategy, a critical element of the Triad approach, combined with the proper placement of confirmatory samples, significantly reduced overall project cost and will expedite the site redevelopment. The use of the Triad approach also contributed to the integration of green and sustainable practices into the project. © 2010 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.