Use of Compound-Specific Stable Isotope Analysis to Distinguish Between Vapor Intrusion and Indoor Sources of VOCs - CSIA Protocol for Vapor Intrusion Investigations

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Abstract:

Compound-specific stable isotope analysis CSIA can be used as a building-specific vapor intrusion investigation tool to augment data from other investigation methods. The primary utility is to provide an independent line of evidence to distinguish between vapor intrusion and indoor sources of VOCs. This CSIA protocol is not a standalone investigation approach. It involves collection of subsurface source i.e., groundwater and indoor air samples. Concentrations of target VOCs from these media must be known or estimated to develop CSIA sampling parameters e.g., sample collection time. This document i describes the applicability of CSIA for vapor intrusion investigations Section 2.0, ii provides a step-by-step procedure for sample collection Section 3.0, and iii includes guidelines for data interpretation Section 4.0.

Author(s):
Beckley, Lila ; Mchugh, Thomas ; Kuder, Tomasz ; Philip, Paul
Author Organization(s):
GSI ENVIRONMENTAL INC HOUSTON TX
Descriptive Note:
User's guide Oct 2010-Jul 2014
Supplementary Note:
Prepared in collaboration with the University of Oklahoma, Norman
Pagination:
0020

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Project Number(s):
ER-201025
Monitor Series:
ESTCP
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_4.5_Operational Contract Support; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_4.5.4_Requirements Definition; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*CONTAMINANTS, *ORGANIC COMPOUNDS, *STABLE ISOTOPES, *VAPORS, COST ANALYSIS, DATA ACQUISITION, FIELD TESTS, GEOLOGY, GROUND WATER, HYDROGEOLOGY, INDOOR AIR POLLUTION, INTRUSION, SAMPLING, SOURCES
Field(s)/Group(s):
Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Isotopes, Air Pollution and Control
Keyword(s):
*CSIA(COMPOUND SPECIFIC STABLE ISOTOPE ANALYSIS), *VI(VAPOR INTRUSION), *VOC(VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS), CONTAMINANT DISTRIBUTION, IMPLEMENTABILITY, ISOTOPE ANALYSIS, PROTOCOLS
Report Date:
2014 Jul 01
Creation Date:
2014 Dec 08