WIT Press


Case Histories And Comparisons Of Two "Brownfields" Sites In Kansas And Indiana USA

Price

Free (open access)

Volume

70

Pages

10

Published

2004

Size

2,092 kb

Paper DOI

10.2495/BF040191

Copyright

WIT Press

Author(s)

R.L. Olsen & M.A. Burgess

Abstract

Case studies concerning the remediation and redevelopment of two contaminated sites in the USA (Gilbert-Mosley Site in Kansas and Continental Steel Site in Indiana) show that at each of the sites common approaches and elements contributed to the successful cleanup and development. These include: �� Innovative and cost saving groundwater remediation approaches including alternate cleanup goals and waivers. �� Integrated total site solutions allowing for cost saving approaches and synergism between individual areas of the site. �� Innovative and cost saving remediation techniques such as horizontal drilling. �� Site specific cleanup goals that resulted in cost savings. �� Responsible parties, developers, and regulatory authorities whom were willing to evaluate i

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