The Use of Direct Push Well Technology for Long-term

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Environmental Monitoring in Groundwater Investigations

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Interstate Technology and Regulatory Council

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. i

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY . iii

1. INTRODUCTION .1

2. TECHNOLOGY DESCRIPTION .3

2.1 Direct Push Installation Equipment .4

2.2 Installation Methods.5

2.3 Construction Materials.7

2.4 Well Development .8

2.5 Sampling Considerations .8

2.6 Performance of Technology.9

3. REGULATORY ISSUES, CONSIDERATIONS, AND BARRIERS 14

3.1 Member State Survey.16

3.2 Regulatory and Industry Concerns.16

3.3 State Regulations17

4. CASE STUDIES51

4.1 Summary of the ESTCP-sponsored Study .52

4.2 Summary of the BP/EPA Study .57

4.3 Summary of the NFESC Study 59

4.4 Summary of Individual State Experiences.61

4.5 Conclusions—All Case Studies .64

5. HEALTH AND SAFETY ISSUES65

6. STAKEHOLDER INPUT66

7. CONCLUSIONS.67

8. REFERENCES 68

APPENDICES

Appendix A. Acronyms

Appendix B. Glossary

Appendix C. Direct Push Survey Form

Appendix D. ITRC Team Contacts, Fact Sheet, and Product List