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

Negative Ion Sensors for Real-Time Downhole DNAPLs Detection

Project Information
Project ID: ER-1089
Principal Investigator: Dr Gregory Gillispie, Dakota Technologies Inc
SERDP Mar 2002

Inexpensive Chemiresistor Sensors for Real-Time Groundwater Contamination Measurement (SEED Project)

Project Information
Project ID: ER-1218
Principal Investigator: Dr. Robert Hughes, Sandia National Laboratories
SERDP Apr 2002

Influence of Groundwater Constituents on Longevity of Iron-Based Permeable Barriers

Project Information
Project ID: ER-1125
Principal Investigator: Dr. A. Lynn Roberts, The Johns Hopkins University
SERDP May 2002

In Situ Bioremediation of Perchlorate

Project Information
Project ID: ER-1163
Principal Investigator: Dr. Paul Hatzinger, CB&I Federal Services
SERDP May 2002

In Situ Bioremediation of Perchlorate-Impacted Groundwater

Project Information
Project ID: ER-1164
Principal Investigator: Mr. Evan Cox, GeoSyntec Consultants
SERDP Jun 2002

Tri-Service Site Characterization and Analysis Penetrometer System (SCAPS) Membrane Interface Probe

Project Information
Project ID: ER-199603b
Principal Investigator: Mr. John Ballard, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
ESTCP Jul 2002

Miniature, Multiple Sensor Systems for Continuous Detection of Metals, pH, and Other Parameters

Project Information
Project ID: ER-1266
Principal Investigator: Dr. David Kidwell, Naval Research Laboratory
SERDP Jul 2002

Multi-Site In Situ Air Sparging

Project Information
Project ID: ER-199808
Principal Investigator: Major Tim Wiley, Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL)
ESTCP Aug 2002

Biological Assessment for Characterizing Contaminant Risk at the Genetic, Individual, and Population Level

Project Information
Project ID: ER-1129
Principal Investigator: Dr. Jeffery Steevens, US Army Corps of Engineers
SERDP Oct 2002

NETTS Program - McClellan AFB, CA

Project Information
Project ID: ER-861
Principal Investigator: Mr. Donald Gronstal, Air Force Real Property Agency
SERDP Oct 2002

An Innovative Passive Barrier System Using Membrane-Delivered Hydrogen Gas for the Bioremediation of Chlorinated Aliphatic Compounds

Project Information
Project ID: ER-1124
Principal Investigator: Dr. Michael Semmens, University of Minnesota
SERDP Oct 2002

In Situ Remediation of MTBE-Contaminated Aquifers Using Propane Biosparging

Project Information
Project ID: ER-200015
Principal Investigator: Dr. Robert Steffan, Shaw Environmental, Inc.
ESTCP Jan 2003

Evaluation of Performance and Longevity at Permeable Reactive Barrier Sites

Project Information
Project ID: ER-199907
Principal Investigator: Mr. Charles Reeter, U.S Navy NAVFAC ESC
ESTCP Jan 2003

Reductive Anaerobic Biological In Situ Treatment Technology (RABITT) Treatability Testing

Project Information
Project ID: ER-199719
Principal Investigator: Mr. Kolin Newsome, U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory
ESTCP Jan 2003

Bioenhanced In-Well Vapor Stripping to Treat Trichloroethylene

Project Information
Project ID: ER-1064
Principal Investigator: Dr. Mark Goltz, Air Force Institute of Technology
SERDP Feb 2003

Site Characterization and Analysis Penetrometer System (SCAPS) Heavy Metal Sensors

Project Information
Project ID: ER-199716
Principal Investigator: Dr. Stephen Lieberman, Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR)
ESTCP Apr 2003

In Situ Bioremediation of MTBE in Groundwater

Project Information
Project ID: ER-200013
Principal Investigator: Ms. Karen Miller, Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center
ESTCP Apr 2003

Demonstration/Validation of Fuel-Specific Bioslurper System Modifications for Enhanced Cost Effectiveness

Project Information
Project ID: ER-199908
Principal Investigator: Mr. Ron Hoeppel, Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center
ESTCP Jul 2003

Low-Volume Pulsed Biosparging of Hydrogen for Bioremediation of Chlorinated Solvent Plumes

Project Information
Project ID: ER-1206
Principal Investigator: Charles Newell, Groundwater Services Inc.
SERDP Oct 2003

Development and Application of a Flash Pyrolysis-GC/MS Assay for Documenting Natural and Engineered Attenuation of Nitroaromatic Compounds

Project Information
Project ID: ER-1233
Principal Investigator: Dr. Eugene Madsen, Cornell University
SERDP Oct 2003

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