Athena
Technologies, Inc. provides a wide array of aquatic environmental vibracore
sampling alternatives including open marine, coastal environments, lakes,
swamps, bays, impoundments and wetlands. For the last decade, Athena has
become known for custom designing aquatic environmental sampling systems
with rigid standards for contamination free sampling. The QA/QC programs
at the company closely monitor the decontamination of sampling equipment
and the handling/packaging of sediment and water samples. The sampling protocols
used by Athena are in accordance with those listed in the technical references
listed below. The collection of sediment and water column samples for analysis
of potential pollutants and physical parameters is the basis of the aquatic
environmental sampling program. These studies are typically conducted for
the purpose of acquiring dredge and disposal permits, building permits,
measuring baseline contaminant levels, and to acquire knowledge of sediments
and water column.
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References
Evaluation of Dredged
Material Proposed for Ocean Disposal - Testing Manual "Green Book,"
EPA, February 1991.
Evaluation of Dredged Material Proposed for Discharge in Waters of
the U.S. - Testing Manual (draft) Inland Testing Manual, EPA, June
1994.
Regional Implementation Manual - Requirements and Procedures for Evaluation
of the Ocean Disposal of Dredged Material in Southeastern Atlantic and
Gulf Coastal Waters, US EPA Region IV and USACE - South Atlantic Division,
May 1993.
QA/QC Guidance for Sampling and Analysis of Sediments, Water, and Tissues
for Dredge Material Evaluations, EPA, April 1995.
Evaluating Environmental Effects of Dredged Material Management Alternatives
- A Technical Framework, EPA, November 1992.
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