Hydrogeochemical and microbiological studies for enhanced groundwater bioremediation
Contamination of shallow aquifers by dissolved aromatic hydrocarbons resulting from leaking underground storage tanks is a widespread problem. Of particular concern are the BTEX (benzene, t...
Causes of Historical Changes in Groundwater Recharge Rates in Southeastern Wisconsin
BACKGROUND/NEED
Recharge is the process by which rain, snowmelt and surface waters infiltrate to and replenish groundwater. As such, it is the ultimate source of all of our groundwater reso...
Admicelle-Catalyzed Reductive Dechlorination of Perchloroethylene (PCE) by Zero Valent Iron
Background/Need:
Chlorinated solvents are a major groundwater contaminant at industrial sites, U.S. Department of Energy facilities, and military installations. Recent discovery of using ...