A synthesis of years of interdisciplinary research and practice, the second edition of this bestseller continues to serve as a primary source of reference for information on the assessment, remediation, and control of contamination on and below the ground surface. Practical Handbook of Soil, Vadose Zone, and Ground-Water Contamination: Assessment, Prevention, and Remediation, Second Edition includes important new developments in the fields of site characterization and soil and groundwater remediation that have come to light since 1995. Presented in an easy-to-read style, this book serves as a comprehensive guide for conducting complex site investigations and identifying methods for effective soil and groundwater cleanup.