Active Projects List

Project Title	Sponsor	Start Date
A Comparison of Pump-and-Treat, Natural Attenuation, and Enhanced Biodegradation to Remediate Chlorinated Ethene-Contaminated Fractured Rock Aquifers Project Information Project ID: ER-1555 Principal Investigator: Dr. Allen Shapiro, U.S. Geological Survey	SERDP	Jun 2007
Computational and Experimental Investigation of Contaminant Plume Response to DNAPL Source Zone Architecture and Depletion in Porous and Fractured Media Project Information Project ID: ER-1610 Principal Investigator: Dr. Edward Sudicky, University of Waterloo	SERDP	Jan 2008
Metric Identification and Protocol Development for Characterizing DNAPL Source Zone Architecture and Associated Plume Response Project Information Project ID: ER-1612 Principal Investigator: Dr. Linda Abriola, Tufts University	SERDP	Jan 2008
Impact of DNAPL Source-Zone Architecture on Contaminant Mass Flux and Plume Evolution in Heterogeneous Porous Media Project Information Project ID: ER-1614 Principal Investigator: Dr. Mark Brusseau, University of Arizona	SERDP	Mar 2008
Predicting DNAPL Source Zone and Plume Response Using Site-Measured Characteristics Project Information Project ID: ER-1613 Principal Investigator: Dr. Michael Annable, University of Florida	SERDP	May 2008
Quantifying the Presence and Activity of Aerobic, Vinyl Chloride-Degrading Microorganisms in Dilute Groundwater Plumes by Using Real-Time PCR Project Information Project ID: ER-1683 Principal Investigator: Dr. Timothy Mattes, The University of Iowa	SERDP	Jan 2009
Semi-Passive Oxidation-Based Approaches for Control of Large, Dilute Groundwater Plumes of Chlorinated Ethylenes Project Information Project ID: ER-1684 Principal Investigator: Dr. Franklin Schwartz, The Ohio State University	SERDP	Jan 2009
Coupled Diffusion and Reaction Processes in Rock Matrices: Impact on Dilute Groundwater Plumes Project Information Project ID: ER-1685 Principal Investigator: Dr. Charles Schaefer, Shaw Environmental, Inc.	SERDP	Jan 2009
The Behavior of Compound Specific Isotopes during the Storage of Chlorinated Solvents in Low-Permeability Zones through Diffusion and Sorption Project Information Project ID: ER-1739 Principal Investigator: Dr. Orfan Shouakar-Stash, University of Waterloo	SERDP	Aug 2009
Impact of Clay-DNAPL Interactions on Transport and Storage of Chlorinated Solvents in Low Permeability Zones Project Information Project ID: ER-1737 Principal Investigator: Dr. Avery Demond, University of Michigan	SERDP	Nov 2009
The Importance of Sorption in Low-Permeability Zones on Chlorinated Solvent Plume Longevity in Sedimentary Aquifers Project Information Project ID: ER-1738 Principal Investigator: Dr. Richelle Allen-King, University at Buffalo	SERDP	Nov 2009
Basic Research Addressing Contaminants in Low Permeability Zones Project Information Project ID: ER-1740 Principal Investigator: Dr. Tom Sale, Colorado State University	SERDP	Oct 2010
CO2 Radiocarbon Analysis to Quantify Organic Contaminant Degradation, MNA, and Engineered Remediation Approaches Project Information Project ID: ER-2338 Principal Investigator: Dr. Thomas Boyd, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory	SERDP	Jan 2013
A Practical Approach for Remediation Performance Assessment and Optimization at DNAPL Sites for Early Identification and Correction of Problems Considering Uncertainty Project Information Project ID: ER-2310 Principal Investigator: Dr. Jack Parker, The University of Tennessee	SERDP	Jan 2013
Forecasting Effective Site Characterization and Early Remediation Performance Project Information Project ID: ER-2313 Principal Investigator: Dr. Michael Kavanaugh, Geosyntec Consultants	SERDP	Jan 2013
Advanced Environmental Molecular Diagnostics to Assess, Monitor, and Predict Microbial Activities at Complicated Chlorinated Solvent Sites Project Information Project ID: ER-2312 Principal Investigator: Dr. Frank Löffler, University of Tennessee	SERDP	Jan 2013
Development of Field Methodology to Rapidly Detect Dehalococcoides and Dehalobacter Spp. Genes On-Site Project Information Project ID: ER-2309 Principal Investigator: Dr. Alison Cupples, Michigan State University	SERDP	Jan 2013
Practical Assessment and Optimization of Redox-Based Groundwater Remediation Technologies Project Information Project ID: ER-2308 Principal Investigator: Dr. Paul Tratnyek, Oregon Health & Science University	SERDP	Jan 2013
Development of an Integrated Field Test/Modeling Protocol for Efficient In Situ Bioremediation Design and Performance Uncertainty Assessment Project Information Project ID: ER-2311 Principal Investigator: Dr. Linda Abriola, Tufts University	SERDP	Jan 2013
Field Demonstration, Optimization, and Rigorous Validation of Peroxygen-Based ISCO for the Remediation of Contaminated Groundwater Project Information Project ID: ER-200632 Principal Investigator: Dr. Richard Watts, Washington State University	ESTCP	Apr 2006
Assessment of the Natural Attenuation of NAPL Source Zones and Post-Treatment NAPL Source Zone Residuals Project Information Project ID: ER-200705 Principal Investigator: Dr. Paul Johnson, Arizona State University	ESTCP	Apr 2007
DNAPL Removal from Fractured Rock Using Thermal Conductive Heating Project Information Project ID: ER-200715 Principal Investigator: Ms. Carmen Lebr�n, Naval Facilities Engineering Command Engineering Service Center	ESTCP	Apr 2007
Improving Effectiveness of Bioremediation at DNAPL Source Zone Sites Applying Partitioning Electron Donors Project Information Project ID: ER-200716 Principal Investigator: Ms. Carmen Lebr�n, Naval Facilities Engineering Command Engineering Service Center	ESTCP	Apr 2007
Combining Low-Energy Electrical Resistance Heating with Biotic and Abiotic Reactions for Treatment of Chlorinated Solvent DNAPL Source Areas Project Information Project ID: ER-200719 Principal Investigator: Dr. Tamzen Macbeth, CDM	ESTCP	Apr 2007
Demonstration and Validation of a Fractured Rock Passive Flux Meter Project Information Project ID: ER-200831 Principal Investigator: Dr. Kirk Hatfield, University of Florida	ESTCP	Apr 2008
Enhanced Amendment Delivery to Low Permeability Zones for Chlorinated Solvent Source Area Bioremediation Project Information Project ID: ER-200913 Principal Investigator: Dr. Charles Newell, GSI Environmental Inc.	ESTCP	Jan 2009
Cooperative Technology Demonstration: Polymer-Enhanced Subsurface Delivery and Distribution of Permanganate Project Information Project ID: ER-200912 Principal Investigator: Dr. Michelle Crimi, Clarkson University	ESTCP	Apr 2009
Determining Source Attenuation History to Support Closure by Natural Attenuation Project Information Project ID: ER-201032 Principal Investigator: Dr. Charles Newell, GSI Environmental Inc.	ESTCP	Nov 2009
Incorporating Aerobic Processes into Remedies for Large Chlorinated Solvent Plumes Project Information Project ID: ER-201026 Principal Investigator: Dr. Brian Looney, Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL)	ESTCP	Nov 2009
Decision Support System for Matrix Diffusion Modeling Project Information Project ID: ER-201126 Principal Investigator: Dr. Charles Newell, GSI Environmental Inc.	ESTCP	Mar 2011
Demonstration of a Fractured Rock Geophysical Toolbox for Characterization and Monitoring of DNAPL Biodegradation in Fractured Rock Aquifers Project Information Project ID: ER-201118 Principal Investigator: Dr. Lee Slater, Rutgers University-Newark	ESTCP	Mar 2011
Development of an Expanded, High-Reliability Cost and Performance Database for In Situ Remediation Technologies Project Information Project ID: ER-201120 Principal Investigator: Mr. Travis McGuire, Groundwater Services, Inc.	ESTCP	Mar 2011
In Situ Biogeochemical Transformation of Chlorinated Solvents Project Information Project ID: ER-201124 Principal Investigator: Dr. Patrick Evans, CDM Smith	ESTCP	Mar 2011
Development and Validation of a Quantitative Framework and Management Expectation Tool for the Selection of Bioremediation Approaches at Chlorinated Solvent Sites Project Information Project ID: ER-201129 Principal Investigator: Ms. Carmen Lebr�n, Naval Facilities Engineering Command Engineering Service Center	ESTCP	Mar 2011
Bioaugmentation for Aerobic Bioremediation of RDX-Contaminated Groundwater Project Information Project ID: ER-201207 Principal Investigator: Dr. Mandy Michalsen, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers	ESTCP	Mar 2012
Validation of Stable Isotope Ratio Analysis to Document the Biodegradation and Natural Attenuation of RDX Project Information Project ID: ER-201208 Principal Investigator: Dr. Paul Hatzinger, CB&I Federal Services	ESTCP	Mar 2012
Designing, Assessing, and Demonstrating Sustainable Bioaugmentation for Treatment of DNAPL Sources in Fractured Bedrock Project Information Project ID: ER-201210 Principal Investigator: Dr. Charles Schaefer, Shaw Environmental, Inc.	ESTCP	Mar 2012
Frequently Asked Questions about Monitored Natural Attenuation in the 21st Century Project Information Project ID: ER-201211 Principal Investigator: Dr. Charles Newell, GSI Environmental Inc.	ESTCP	Mar 2012
Cost-Effective and High-Resolution Subsurface Characterization Using Hydraulic Tomography Project Information Project ID: ER-201212 Principal Investigator: Dr. Chin Man Mok, AMEC Geomatrix, Inc.	ESTCP	Mar 2012
Electrokinetic-Enhanced (EK-Enhanced) Amendment Delivery for Remediation of Low Permeability and Heterogeneous Materials Project Information Project ID: ER-201325 Principal Investigator: Mr. Evan Cox, GeoSyntec Consultants	ESTCP	Jan 2013
Contaminant Flux Reduction Barriers for Managing Difficult-to-Treat Source Zones in Unconsolidated Media Project Information Project ID: ER-201328 Principal Investigator: Dr. Charles Newell, GSI Environmental Inc.	ESTCP	Jan 2013
Rapid Assessment of Remedial Effectiveness and Rebound in Fractured Bedrock Project Information Project ID: ER-201330 Principal Investigator: Dr. Charles Schaefer, Shaw Environmental, Inc.	ESTCP	Jan 2013