Environmental molecular diagnostics (EMDs) are a group of advanced and emerging techniques used to analyze biological and chemical characteristics of environmental samples. Many of these techniques were originally developed for applications in medicine, defense, and industry. Over the last decade, however, environmental molecular diagnostics have proven effective in environmental site management. Environmental molecular diagnostics have applications in each phase of environmental site management and provide additional lines of evidence for making better decisions.
Environmental Molecular Diagnostics: New Site Characterization and Remediation Enhancement Tools (EMD-2, 2013) explains how users can apply these tools during site investigation, cleanup, and monitoring. It describes the capabilities, strengths, and limitations of each method. It also provides examples of how environmental molecular diagnostics have helped address challenges at real sites. The guidance helps readers understand how to choose the right method, collect samples, and interpret the results.
Topic(s): Advanced Site Characterization, EMD, Remediation Technologies, Site Characterization
