ABSTRACT
The most important task in the development of a site assessment or in the preparation of a remediation plan is the collection and analysis of the data. This data must include accurate information about the geology and hydrology as well as the type, concentration, and areal extent of the contamination. Unfortunately, in most investigations, there is never enough money (unless you are working on a government project) to gather all the information you need. One can almost never have enough data to perform the type of characterization needed for a truly complete site investigation, because of the expense of obtaining it.
