Managing Contaminated Groundwater

Contaminated groundwater sites represent a significant liability for DoD and require characterization, remediation, and monitoring. SERDP and ESTCP efforts are leading to improved cleanup practices and reduced life-cycle costs.

Completed Projects List
Project Title Completed

Bioremediation Approaches for Treating Low Concentrations of N-Nitrosodimethylamine in Groundwater

Project Information
Project ID: ER-1456
Principal Investigator: Dr. Paul Hatzinger, CB&I Federal Services
SERDP Dec 2008

Using Advanced Analysis Approaches to Complete Long-Term Evaluations of Natural Attenuation Processes on the Remediation of Dissolved Chlorinated Solvent Contamination

Project Information
Project ID: ER-1348
Principal Investigator: Dr. Steven Brauner, Parsons
SERDP Oct 2008

Impact of Landfill Closure Designs on Long-Term Natural Attenuation of Chlorinated Hydrocarbons

Project Information
Project ID: ER-200019
Principal Investigator: Mr. John Hicks, Parsons Infrastructure and Technology Group, Inc.
ESTCP Oct 2008

Groundwater Chemistry and Microbial Ecology Effects on Explosives Biodegradation

Project Information
Project ID: ER-1378
Principal Investigator: Dr. Mark Fuller, CB&I
SERDP Sep 2008

In Situ Bioremediation of Chlorinated Solvents Source Areas with Enhanced Mass Transfer

Project Information
Project ID: ER-200218
Principal Investigator: Dr. Kent Sorenson, Camp Dresser & McKee Inc.
ESTCP Sep 2008

Prediction of Groundwater Quality Improvement Down-Gradient of In Situ Permeable Treatment Barriers and Fully Remediated Source Zones

Project Information
Project ID: ER-200320
Principal Investigator: Dr. Paul Johnson, Arizona State University
ESTCP Sep 2008

Detailed Field Investigation of Vapor Intrusion Processes

Project Information
Project ID: ER-200423
Principal Investigator: Dr. Thomas McHugh, GSI Environmental Inc.
ESTCP Sep 2008

Development of Assessment Tools for Evaluation of the Benefits of DNAPL Source Zone Treatment

Project Information
Project ID: ER-1293
Principal Investigator: Dr. Linda Abriola, Tufts University
SERDP Sep 2008

Biodegradation of Dense Non-Aqueous Phase Liquids (DNAPL) Through Bioaugmentation of Source Areas

Project Information
Project ID: ER-200008
Principal Investigator: Ms. Carmen Lebr�n, Naval Facilities Engineering Command Engineering Service Center
ESTCP Aug 2008

Treatment of RDX and HMX Plumes Using Mulch Biowalls

Project Information
Project ID: ER-200426
Principal Investigator: Charles Newell, Groundwater Services Inc.
ESTCP Aug 2008

Development of Permeable Reactive Barriers Using Edible Oils

Project Information
Project ID: ER-1205
Principal Investigator: Dr. Robert Borden P.E., North Carolina State University
SERDP Jul 2008

Remediation of TNT and RDX in Groundwater Using Zero-Valent Iron Permeable Reactive Barriers and Zero-Valent Iron In Situ Treatment Wells

Project Information
Project ID: ER-200223
Principal Investigator: Dr. Rick Johnson, Oregon Health and Science University
ESTCP May 2008

Detailed Hydraulic Assessment Using a High-Resolution Piezocone Coupled to the GeoVIS

Project Information
Project ID: ER-200421
Principal Investigator: Dr. Mark Kram, Groundswell Technologies, Inc
ESTCP Apr 2008

In Situ Bioremediation of Perchlorate in Vadose Zone Source Areas

Project Information
Project ID: ER-200435
Principal Investigator: Mr. Jay Diebold, CB&I Federal Services
ESTCP Feb 2008

Control of Manganese Dioxide Particles Resulting from In Situ Chemical Oxidation Using Permanganate

Project Information
Project ID: ER-1484
Principal Investigator: Dr. Michelle Crimi, Clarkson University
SERDP Feb 2008

Biodegradation of 1,4-Dioxane

Project Information
Project ID: ER-1422
Principal Investigator: Dr. Robert Steffan, Shaw Environmental, Inc.
SERDP Feb 2008

Removal of Perchlorate from Water and Wastewater by Catalytic Hydrogen Gas Membrane Systems

Project Information
Project ID: ER-1430
Principal Investigator: Dr. Chin-Pao Huang, University of Delaware
SERDP Feb 2008

Integrated Protocol for Assessment of Long-Term Sustainability of Monitored Natural Attenuation of Chlorinated Solvent Plumes

Project Information
Project ID: ER-1349
Principal Investigator: Dr. Mark Widdowson, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
SERDP Feb 2008

Estimating Cleanup Times Associated with Combining Source-Area Remediation with Monitored Natural Attenuation

Project Information
Project ID: ER-200436
Principal Investigator: Dr. Mark Kram, Groundswell Technologies, Inc
ESTCP Feb 2008

Monitoring of Water and Contaminant Migration at the Groundwater-Surface Water Interface

Project Information
Project ID: ER-200422
Principal Investigator: Dr. D. Bart Chadwick, SPAWAR
ESTCP Jan 2008

Symposium & Workshop

FY 2013 New Start Project Selections

FY 2013 New Start Project Selections for the Environmental Solicitation

NEW! National Academy of Sciences Report:
Alternatives for Managing the Nation's Complex Contaminated Groundwater Sites (2012)
 
Workshop Report:
Investment Strategies to Optimize Research and Demonstration Impacts in Support of DoD Restoration Goals (2011)
 
Defense Environmental Restoration Program