The Development of a Sub-Surface Monitoring System for Organic Contamination in Soils and Groundwater. (2002)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Huntley, Sharon L.; Ritchie, Lawrence J.; Setford, Steven J.; Saini, Selwayan
• Is Part Of: TheScientificWorldjournal. Volume 2(2002)
• Page Start: 1101
• Page End: 1107
• Publication Date: 2002
• Subjects: organic -- contaminants -- hydrocarbons -- hydrocarbon contamination -- fuel -- benzene -- toluene -- ethylbenzene -- xylene (BTEX) -- methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE) -- ethyl tert-butyl ether (ETBE) -- near infra-red sensors -- sub-surface sensors -- data logging -- groundwater pollution -- water -- pollution -- immunoassays -- landfill -- contaminated land -- environmental monitoring -- environmental analysis -- early warning systems; Science -- Periodicals; Technology -- Periodicals; Medicine -- Periodicals; 505
• DOI: 10.1100/tsw.2002.203
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2356-6140

Abstract

Abstract : A major problem when dealing with environmental contamination is the early detection and subsequent surveillance of the contamination. This paper describes the potential of sub-surface sensor technology for the early detection of organic contaminants in contaminated soils, sediments, and landfill sites. Rugged, low-power hydrocarbon sensors have been developed, along with a data-logging system, for the early detection of phase hydrocarbons in soil. Through laboratory-based evaluation, the ability of this system to monitor organic contamination in water-based systems is being evaluated. When used in conjunction with specific immunoassays, this can provide a sensitive and low-cost solution for long-term monitoring and analysis, applicable to a wide range of field applications.