Hydrogeologic Approach to the Characterization of Aquifer Contamination and Restoration Using Mathematical Models

Abstract

Evaluation and application of two selected mathematical models consist of three main objectives: (1) evaluating the capabilities of predicting the solute transport in subsurface environments and the capability of simulating aquifer restoration with the selected mathewatical models, (2) apply the models to hypothetical situations with subsurface variations of the ground-water flow systems, (3) apply the models to an actual site (Babylon Landfill, Suffolk County, New York). Evaluation and application of the selected models are part of the research in developing mathematical models capable of predicting the subsurface transport and fate development. Work plans were developed jointly by personnel at the u. s. Environmental Protection Agency at the Robert s. Kerr Environmental Research Laboratory, and by Drs. D.C. Kent and Jan Wagner at Oklahoma State University.