This project investigates possible actions for remediation of arsenic contaminated sediment if the Edwards Pond Dam in West Boylston, MA is removed. It focuses on the remediation options available and regulations governing plausible options. Background on arsenic contaminated sediments and removal and a review of applicable permitting for remediation work are included. Recommendations are provided for the appropriate steps that can be taken to minimize the impacts of contaminated sediments upon removal of the Edwards Pond Dam.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Hudon, Ross

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-031612-094807

Advisor

• Mathisen, Paul P.

Year

• 2012

Date created

• 2012-03-16

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Environmental Engineering

Rights statement

• In Copyright