Sediment Remediation Can Include No Action

Autores

  • Peter M. Chapman Chapema Environmental Strategies Ltd. North Vancouver, BC, Canada

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5132/eec.2018.02.01

Palavras-chave:

sediment, contamination, risks, remediation, benefits

Resumo

This short Commentary briefly reviews contaminated sediment risks, the 4 factors that determine appropriate remedial alternatives, and situations where the no action (other than monitoring) alternative may be appropriate. References and an example involving mercury-contaminated sediments is provided. Remediation alternatives other than no action should not cause more environmental harm than they prevent.

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Publicado

2018-06-29

Como Citar

Chapman, P. M. (2018). Sediment Remediation Can Include No Action. Ecotoxicology and Environmental Contamination, 13(2), 1–3. https://doi.org/10.5132/eec.2018.02.01