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Title: Analysis of the remediation of a contaminated aquifer by a multi-well system. Research report

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:305762

This paper presents a study of the remediation of a contaminated aquifer of uniform thickness by multi-well systems, which include both discharge wells and recharge wells. These investigations show that an appropriately designed pump and treat system (PAT) can have a significant effect on the decontamination of a polluted aquifer and can preclude the further spreading of a contaminant plume. However, if the system is not designed appropriately, it may cause a further serious spreading of the contamination. This possibility is illustrated by the examples presented in the paper, which highlight the need for care in the design of remediation strategies.

Research Organization:
Sydney Univ., Dept. of Civil Engineering, Sydney (Australia)
OSTI ID:
305762
Report Number(s):
PB-99-117475/XAB; TRN: 90201100
Resource Relation:
Other Information: PBD: Oct 1998
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English