For more information on Optimization, please contact:
Kathleen YagerTechnology Integration and Information Branch
PH: (617) 918-8362 | Email: yager.kathleen@epa.gov
Kirby Biggs
Technology Integration and Information Branch
PH: (703) 299-3438 | Email: biggs.kirby@epa.gov
Remediation Optimization
Overview
This website is a resource for EPA optimization efforts. It provides information on optimization-
Remediation optimization uses defined approaches to improve the effectiveness and efficiency with which an environmental remedy reaches its stated goals. Optimization approaches might include third-party site-wide optimization evaluations conducted by expert teams, the use of mathematical tools to determine optimal operating parameters or monitoring networks, or the consideration of emerging technologies. Since 1999, EPA has promoted remediation optimization in the following manner:
- commissioned over 40 third-party optimization evaluations called Remediation System Evaluations (RSEs) at Superfund, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, and Leaking Underground Storage Tank sites
- applied/demonstrated new mathematical tools for optimizing pumping strategies and monitoring networks
- developed fact sheets and training seminars to educate the remediation community about optimization and to convey lessons learned from EPA optimization projects
- worked on outreach efforts with many State and Federal partners to disseminate information on new optimization approaches for streamlining long-term remedial action
Optimization efforts conducted by other organizations can be found at the Federal Remediation Technologies Roundtable (FRTR) optimization website.
For quick access to optimization content on this EPA website, try the following links:
- How has EPA used remediation optimization to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of its own sites? (Overview section)
- What is a Remediation System Evaluation (RSE)? (Overview section)
- EPA Optimization Directives (Guidance section)
- Guidance documents such as Elements of Effective Management for Operating Pump and Treat Systems (Guidance section)
- Completed RSEs available for download (Application section)
- Optimization internet seminars (Training section)
- Events (Additional Resources section)
Proceed to "How has EPA used remediation optimization to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of its own sites?"
