Contamination in fractured-rock aquifers: Research at the former Naval Air Warfare Center, West Trenton, New Jersey
The U.S. Geological Survey and cooperators are studying chlorinated solvents in a fractured sedimentary rock aquifer underlying the former Naval Air Warfare Center (NAWC), West Trenton, New Jersey. Fractured-rock aquifers are common in many parts of the United States and are highly susceptible to contamination, particularly at industrial sites. Compared to 'unconsolidated' aquifers, there can be much more uncertainty about the direction and rate of contaminant migration and about the processes and factors that control chemical and microbial transformations of contaminants. Research at the NAWC is improving understanding of the transport and fate of chlorinated solvents in fractured-rock aquifers and will compare the effectiveness of different strategies for contaminant remediation.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 2007 |
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Title | Contamination in fractured-rock aquifers: Research at the former Naval Air Warfare Center, West Trenton, New Jersey |
DOI | 10.3133/fs20073074 |
Authors | Daniel J. Goode, Claire R. Tiedeman, Pierre J. Lacombe, Thomas E. Imbrigiotta, Allen M. Shapiro, Francis H. Chapelle |
Publication Type | Report |
Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
Series Title | Fact Sheet |
Series Number | 2007-3074 |
Index ID | fs20073074 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
USGS Organization | Pennsylvania Water Science Center; Toxic Substances Hydrology Program; WMA - Earth System Processes Division |