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Hydrogeology and soil gas at J-field, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. Water resources investigations

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:63806
Disposal of chemical warfare agents, munitions, and industrial chemicals in J-Field, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, has contaminated soil, ground water, and surface water. Seven exploratory borings and 38 observation wells were drilled to define the hydrogeologic framework at J-Field and to determine the type, extent, and movement of ground-water contaminants. Water in the surficial aquifer flows laterally from topographically high areas to discharge areas in marshes and streams, and vertically to the underlying confined aquifer. Analyses of soil-gas samples indicated high relative-flux values of chlorinated solvents, phthalates, and hydrocarbons at the toxic-materials disposal area, white-phosphorus disposal area, and riot-control-agent disposal area.
Research Organization:
Geological Survey, Towson, MD (United States). Water Resources Div.
OSTI ID:
63806
Report Number(s):
PB--95-206033/XAB; USGS/WRI--92-4087
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English