In situ remediation techniques have experienced a boom over the last few
years, thereby producing a wide range of valuable experiences.
Their results have demonstrated that in situ techniques are a mature
alternative to conventional remediation techniques. Irrespective of
future policy developments, it is impossible to imagine future
remediation practice without the use of in situ techniques.
The book presents an overview of recent developments in the field of in
situ soil remediation. The book is unique in that it is not a
compilation of unrelated case studies. A conceptual approach has been
chosen; remediation models described in this book are illustrated from a
practical point of view. The authors present the Dutch way of treating
contaminated land; The Netherlands is renowned for being at the
forefront of remediation techniques as a result of the country's
progressiveness and experience in this area.