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DOI 10.1016/j.jconhyd.2004.06.002
Title (Primary) Quantification of groundwater contamination in an urban area using integral pumping tests
Author Bauer, S.; Bayer-Raich, M.; Holder, T.; Kolesar, C.; Müller, D.; Ptak, T.
Source Titel Journal of Contaminant Hydrology
Year 2004
Department HDG
Volume 75
Issue 3-4
Page From 183
Page To 213
Language englisch
Keywords Groundwater; Integral investigation; Mass flow rate; PCE; Numerical model
Abstract In this paper, the integral groundwater investigation method is used for the quantification of PCE and TCE mass flow rates at an industrialized urban area in Linz, Austria. In this approach, pumping wells positioned along control planes perpendicular to the groundwater flow direction are operated for a time period on the order of days and sampled for contaminants. The concentration time series of the contaminants measured during operation of the pumping wells are then used to determine contaminant mass flow rates, mean concentrations and the plume shapes and positions at the control planes. The three control planes used in Linz were positioned downstream of a number of potential source zones, which are distributed over the field site. By use of the integral investigation method, it was possible to identify active contaminant sources, quantify the individual source strength in terms of mass flow rates at the control planes and estimate the contaminant plume position relative to the control planes. The source zones emitting the highest PCE and TCE mass flow rates could be determined, representing the areas where additional investigation and remediation activities will be needed. Additionally, large parts of the area investigated could be excluded from further investigation and remediation activities.
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Bauer, S., Bayer-Raich, M., Holder, T., Kolesar, C., Müller, D., Ptak, T. (2004):
Quantification of groundwater contamination in an urban area using integral pumping tests
J. Contam. Hydrol. 75 (3-4), 183 - 213 10.1016/j.jconhyd.2004.06.002