Sampling Techniques for Environmental Wells
Sampling Techniques for Environmental Wells
Presented on Wednesday, November 30, 2011
This workshop is an introduction to state-of-the-art techniques for sampling, monitoring, and evaluating groundwater systems. You will learn about quality control and assurance procedures, groundwater sampling equipment and procedures, as well as field hydrochemical equipment and procedures. Those who wish to earn a certificate in properly drawing an environmental sample may do so by participating in a performance-based test at the conclusion of the workshop.
Presenter:
Michael Barcelona
Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI
Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI
Michael J. Barcelona is a professor and former chair of the Chemistry Department at Western Michigan University. He is also an associate editor for Ground Water Monitoring and Remediation, an NGWA publication. He has authored or co-authored numerous papers, book chapters, and reports, and served as a reviewer and consultant on a wide variety of ground water and hazardous waste-related cleanup efforts in the U.S., Europe, and the Middle East. He is a member of the American Chemical Society, the American Geophysical Union, and the National Ground Water Association. Barcelona has received a number of awards throughout the United States.