Problem 18
Define leachate.
Problem 19
Name two types of organic contaminants found in groundwater, and give two examples of each type.
Problem 21
Define the term plume and describe how it forms in an aquifer.
Problem 23
Define what is meant by the terms (a) DNAPL and (b) bioremediation.
Problem 24
What is meant by reductive degradation? Describe the in situ technique by which chloroorganics in aquifers can be destroyed by reductive dechlorination.
Problem 25
What procedures are involved in primary wastewater treatment? In secondary treatment?
Problem 26
List five possible water purification processes that are associated with the tertiary treatment of wastewater, including one that removes phosphate ion.
Problem 34
What is direct chemical oxidation? What are two of the strong oxidizing agents that can be used for such procedures?
