Environmental Remediation and Restoration of Contaminated Nuclear and Norm Sites

Nuclear sites become contaminated with radionuclides due to accidents and activities carried out without due consideration for the environment.

Naturally-occurring radioactive materials (NORM) released by industrial processes such as coal power production and fertilizer manufacture may also require clean-up.

Environmental remediation and restoration aim to reduce exposure to radiation from contaminated soil or groundwater.

This book provides a comprehensive overview of this area.

Part 1 provides an introduction to the different types of contaminated site and their characteristics.

Part 2 addresses environmental restoration frameworks and processes.

Part 3 then reviews different remediation techniques and methods of waste disposal.