Groundwater Contamination Issues at Hanford and the Resulting Legal Issues and Health Risks
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2007-04-17
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Pollet, Gerald
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University of Washington Water Center
Abstract
Pollet will discuss Hanford, which is the most contaminated area in the Western Hemisphere. He will present an overview of groundwater risk and legal issues. He will also identify potential research, clean-up, and grassroots efforts.
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nuclear power, hazardous waste, environmental hazards, hazard characterization, health hazards, groundwater contamination, water pollution, leachates, leaching, Columbia River, Washington, risk assessment, drinking water, landfill leachates, pollution control, remediation, water, litigation