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

Natural Attenuation of Chlorinated Solvent Groundwater Plumes Discharging into Wetlands

Project Information
Project ID: ER-199913
Principal Investigator: Dr. Michelle Lorah, U.S. Geological Survey
ESTCP Jan 2006

Demonstration of Bioaugmentation at Kelly Air Force Base, Texas

Project Information
Project ID: ER-199914
Principal Investigator: Mr. Kolin Newsome, U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory
ESTCP Jul 2004

Adaptive Long-Term Monitoring at Environmental Restoration Sites

Project Information
Project ID: ER-200629
Principal Investigator: Ms. Karla Harre, Naval Facilities Engineering Command Engineering Service Center
ESTCP May 2009

Molasses-Induced Reactive Zones to Treat Chlorinated Hydrocarbons

Project Information
Project ID: ER-199920
Principal Investigator: Mr. Chris Lutes, ARCADIS
ESTCP Apr 2006

Demonstration/Validation of the Snap Sampler Passive Groundwater Sampling Device

Project Information
Project ID: ER-200630
Principal Investigator: Ms. Louise Parker, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC)
ESTCP Jun 2011

Demonstration and Validation of GTS Long-Term Monitoring Optimization Software at Military and Government Sites

Project Information
Project ID: ER-200714
Principal Investigator: Mr. Philip Hunter, HQ AFCEE/BCE
ESTCP Feb 2011

Push-Pull Tests for Evaluating the In-Situ Aerobic Treatment of Chlorinated Mixtures in Groundwater

Project Information
Project ID: ER-199921
Principal Investigator: Dr. Lew Semprini, Oregon State University
ESTCP Sep 2006

In-Situ Catalytic Groundwater Treatment Using Palladium Catalysts and Horizontal Flow Treatment Wells

Project Information
Project ID: ER-200012
Principal Investigator: Ms. Carmen Lebr�n, Naval Facilities Engineering Command Engineering Service Center
ESTCP Jan 2008

Field Portable GC-MS Unit for Semi-Volatile Compound Analysis in Groundwater

Project Information
Project ID: ER-200922
Principal Investigator: Dr. Anthony Bednar, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC)
ESTCP Jun 2011

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

Biologically Active Zone Enhancement (BAZE) for In Situ RDX Degradation in Ground Water

Project Information
Project ID: ER-200110
Principal Investigator: Dr. Jeffrey Davis, U.S. Army, ERDC
ESTCP Jan 2010

Electrically Induced Redox Barriers for In Situ Treatment of Groundwater

Project Information
Project ID: ER-200112
Principal Investigator: Dr. Tom Sale, Colorado State University
ESTCP Oct 2006

Evaluation of Performance and Costs Associated with Anaerobic Dechlorination

Project Information
Project ID: ER-200125
Principal Investigator: Mr. Josh Fortenberry, Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC)
ESTCP Jul 2005

Edible Oil Barriers for Treatment of Chlorinated Solvent- and Perchlorate-Contaminated Groundwater

Project Information
Project ID: ER-200221
Principal Investigator: Dr. Robert Borden P.E., North Carolina State University
ESTCP Feb 2006

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

Enhanced Oxidative Bioremediation of cis-Dichloroethene and Vinyl Chloride Using Electron Shuttles

Project Information
Project ID: ER-200316
Principal Investigator: Ms. Carmen Lebr�n, Naval Facilities Engineering Command Engineering Service Center
ESTCP Jul 2009

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

Monitored Natural Attenuation of Explosives in Groundwater

Project Information
Project ID: ER-199518
Principal Investigator: Dr. Judith Pennington, U.S. Army ERDC- EL
ESTCP Apr 1999

In Situ Bioremediation of Energetic Compounds in Groundwater

Project Information
Project ID: ER-200425
Principal Investigator: Dr. Paul Hatzinger, CB&I Federal Services
ESTCP May 2012

Plant Enhanced Bioremediation of Contaminated Soil and Groundwater

Project Information
Project ID: ER-199519
Principal Investigator: Dr. Gregory Harvey, U.S. Air Force
ESTCP Nov 2004

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