ABSTRACT
This chapter provides a discussion aimed at the integration of site selection, premonitoring, monitoring, closure, and postmonitoring of the waste site. It aims to emphasize the characteristics most important to securing sites which can best provide protection of groundwater and the food chain. The initial screening is designed to identify and locate, early in the site selection process, land features in the target area for the purpose of saving time and effort by early elimination of areas that do not meet the minimum standards for land treatment/utilization. Monitoring the environment is an essential function in the selection, operation, and closure of any waste disposal site. Monitoring should establish confidence in the design and management of the waste disposal facility. Topography is an essential part of site location selection and design. Both surface and subsurface water, that represent the vehicle carrying the potential pollutant, move directionally as topography dictates.
