As groundwater flows through the ground, metals such as iron and manganese are dissolved and may later be found in high concentrations in the water. Industrial discharges, urban activities, agriculture, ground-water pumpage, and disposal of waste all can affect ground-water quality.
Cost-benefit analysis is a relatively straightforward tool for deciding whether to pursue a project. To use the tool, first list all the anticipated costs associated with the project, and then estimate the benefits that you'll receive from it.
Cost/Price Analyst. The Defense Contract Management Agency oversees the procurement of everything America needs for its defense. As a DCMA Cost/Price Analyst, your job is to evaluate the cost of these procurementsâwhich makes your task as important as it is complex. Agency Cost/Price Analysts evaluate Defense contract proposals and provide recommendations as to the reasonableness of the costs associated with each element of the contract.