Abstract
An analysis of federal rules for siting hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal facilities (TSDFs) reveals that minimal consideration is directed towards the potential for groundwater pollution during transport. Hazardous substances are being introduced to groundwater annually from spills during shipping. Federal regulations do include stringent aquifer protection measures for the immediate facilities' sites; however, little attention has been paid to the hydrogeological sensitivity of the highway and railway corridors. This project raises the policy question of possibly including the hydrogeological sensitivity of transport routes as decision-making criteria for location of proposed TSDFs. An examination of current regulations and a case study in Florida points to the need for new criteria. Methodologies to be used in implementing the proposed additional location standards for increased protection of groundwater are discussed.
Recommended Citation
Padgett, David A.
(1991)
"Hydrogeological Sensitivity of Transportation Routes in Hazardous Waste Disposal Facilities Siting,"
The Geographical Bulletin: Vol. 33:
Iss.
1, Article 5.
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.kennesaw.edu/thegeographicalbulletin/vol33/iss1/5