Characterization of Sites for Low-Level Waste Disposal Facilities

Characterization of a candidate site to establish its suitability for low-level waste disposal requires careful evaluation of numerous site parameters. Parameters may be grouped for purposes of site definition, hydrological analysis, facility engineering, and monitoring. Each group has importance in the evaluation of the site for containment or in the design and construction of secure facilities. With sufficient attention to the environment, the media, and the construction materials, the problems encountered in past disposal operations will be avoided in the future.