Conquer the Environmental Monitoring Well Contracting Exam in Under 90 Minutes: Study Guide for the Construction of a Well to Monitor Hazardous Substances in the Ground and Groundwater Protection

De: Philip Martin McCaulay

Narrado por: Virtual Voice

Environmental monitoring well contracting is a specialized discipline focused on constructing wells that observe subsurface conditions without altering them. These wells are used to detect, track, and evaluate hazardous substances in soil and groundwater, requiring a level of precision and restraint that differs fundamentally from water supply drilling or remediation work. This guide presents a focused, technical overview of how monitoring wells are properly designed, installed, and maintained to preserve subsurface integrity.

The book explains how contaminants move through soil and groundwater, and how hydrogeologic conditions influence monitoring well placement and depth targeting. Readers and listeners are guided through site reconnaissance, conceptual site models, and the logic behind well siting, spacing, and screened intervals. Emphasis is placed on understanding subsurface behavior so monitoring wells reflect real environmental conditions rather than construction artifacts.

Detailed chapters address drilling methods, borehole control, casing and screen selection, filter pack placement, sealing transitions, and grouting practices. Each topic is presented from the perspective of environmental protection, highlighting how improper construction can create vertical migration pathways or distort monitoring results. The guide also covers well development, hydraulic connectivity, and long-term performance considerations that support reliable groundwater observation.

Designed as a concise, audiobook-friendly study guide, this book focuses on core technical principles relevant to environmental monitoring well construction. It avoids unnecessary regulatory repetition and concentrates on how sound construction practices support groundwater protection and environmental decision-making. Whether used for focused review or professional reference, the guide emphasizes accuracy, isolation, and long-term monitoring reliability.