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

Application of Microarrays and qPCR to Identify Phylogenetic and Functional Biomarkers Diagnostic of Microbial Communities that Biodegrade Chlorinated Solvents to Ethene

Project Information
Project ID: ER-1587
Principal Investigator: Dr. Lisa Alvarez-Cohen, University of California at Berkeley
SERDP Jan 2013

Demonstration of Regenerable, Large-Scale Ion Exchange System Using WBA Resin in Rialto, CA

Project Information
Project ID: ER-201168
Principal Investigator: Mr. Jeffrey Rine, Applied Research Associates, Inc.
ESTCP Dec 2012

Elucidation of the Mechanisms and Environmental Relevance of cis-Dichloroethene and Vinyl Chloride Biodegradation

Project Information
Project ID: ER-1557
Principal Investigator: Mr. Evan Cox, GeoSyntec Consultants
SERDP Dec 2012

Fundamental Study of the Delivery of Nanoiron to DNAPL Source Zones in Naturally Heterogeneous Field Systems

Project Information
Project ID: ER-1485
Principal Investigator: Dr. Gregory Lowry, Carnegie Mellon University
SERDP Sep 2012

Protocol for Tier 2 Evaluation of Vapor Intrusion at Corrective Action Sites

Project Information
Project ID: ER-200707
Principal Investigator: Dr. Thomas McHugh, GSI Environmental Inc.
ESTCP Aug 2012

Development of Design Tools for Planning Aqueous Amendment Injection Systems

Project Information
Project ID: ER-200626
Principal Investigator: Dr. Robert Borden P.E., North Carolina State University
ESTCP Aug 2012

Identification of Microbial Gene Biomarkers for In Situ RDX Biodegradation

Project Information
Project ID: ER-1609
Principal Investigator: Dr. Fiona Crocker, ERDC
SERDP Aug 2012

Application of Advanced Sensor Technology to DoD Soil Vapor Intrusion Problems

Project Information
Project ID: ER-200702
Principal Investigator: Jim Reisinger, Integrated Science & Technology, Inc.
ESTCP Jul 2012

Impacts of Sampling and Handling Procedures on DNA- and RNA-Based Microbial Characterization and Quantification

Project Information
Project ID: ER-1560
Principal Investigator: Dr. Francis de los Reyes III, North Carolina State University
SERDP Jul 2012

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

Cryogenic Collection of Complete Subsurface Samples for Molecular Biological Analysis

Project Information
Project ID: ER-1559
Principal Investigator: Dr. Rick Johnson, Oregon Health and Science University
SERDP May 2012

Oxygenase-Catalyzed Biodegradation of Emerging Water Contaminants: 1,4-Dioxane and N-Nitrosodimethylamine

Project Information
Project ID: ER-1417
Principal Investigator: Dr. Lisa Alvarez-Cohen, University of California at Berkeley
SERDP Feb 2012

Lab-on-a-Chip Sensor for Monitoring Perchlorate in Ground and Surface Water

Project Information
Project ID: ER-1706
Principal Investigator: Dr. Donald Cropek, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC)
SERDP Feb 2012

Development of a Protocol and a Screening Tool for Selection of DNAPL Source Area Remediation

Project Information
Project ID: ER-200424
Principal Investigator: Ms. Carmen Lebr�n, Naval Facilities Engineering Command Engineering Service Center
ESTCP Jan 2012

A Portable Fiberoptic Surface Enhanced Raman Sensor for Real-Time Detection and Monitoring of Perchlorate and Energetics

Project Information
Project ID: ER-1602
Principal Investigator: Dr. Baohua Gu, Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)
SERDP Jan 2012

In Situ Thermal Remediation of DNAPL Source Zones

Project Information
Project ID: ER-1458
Principal Investigator: Dr. Rick Johnson, Oregon Health and Science University
SERDP Dec 2011

Metal Ion Sensor with Catalytic DNA in a Nanofluidic Intelligent Processor

Project Information
Project ID: ER-1459
Principal Investigator: Dr. Donald Cropek, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC)
SERDP Dec 2011

Improved Field Evaluation of NAPL Dissolution and Source Longevity

Project Information
Project ID: ER-200833
Principal Investigator: Dr. Michael Kavanaugh, GeoSyntec Consultants
ESTCP Nov 2011

Remediation of Explosives Contaminated Groundwater with Zero-Valent Iron

Project Information
Project ID: ER-1232
Principal Investigator: Dr. Paul Tratnyek, Oregon Health & Science University
SERDP Oct 2011

Diagnostic Tools for Performance Evaluation of Innovative In-Situ Remediation Technologies at Chlorinated Solvent-Contaminated Sites

Project Information
Project ID: ER-200318
Principal Investigator: Dr. Michael Kavanaugh, GeoSyntec Consultants
ESTCP Jul 2011

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