Project Reports
Project Reports are extensive standalone documents designed to describe results from one or more research projects. These peer-reviewed reports are produced by EPA personnel and collaborators.
2014
Meta-Analysis of Phosphorous Attenuation in Best Management Practices (BMP) and Low Impact Development (LID) Practices in Urban and Agricultural Areas (PDF) (32 pp, 621 K) (EPA/600/R-13/208) September 2013
Framework for Site Characterization for Monitored Natural Attenuation of Volatile Organic Compounds in Ground Water (PDF) (89 pp, 1.87 MB) (EPA/600/R-12/712) December 2012
2012
Case Studies on the Impact of Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) on Ground Water Quality (EPA/600/R-12/052) September 2012
2011
An Approach for Evaluating the Progress of Natural Attenuation in Groundwater (PDF) (84 pp, 956 KB) (EPA/600/R-11/204) December 2011 | Comparison of Initial Year of Review Cycle to Final Year of Review Cycle (.xls) (2 pp, 60 KB) | Regression MNA (.xls) (3 pp, 56 KB)
Transport and Fate of Nutrients and Indicator Microorganisms at a Dairy Lagoon Water Application Site: An Assessment of Nutrient Management Plans (EPA/600/R-10/116) March 2011 – Abstract
GIS Analysis to Assess where Shallow Ground Water Supplies in the United States are Vulnerable to Contamination by Releases of Motor Fuel from Underground Storage Tanks (PDF) (EPA/600/R-11/108) December 2011 – Abstract
Mississippi Embayment Regional Ground Water Study (PDF) (192 pp, 13.07 MB) (EPA/600/R-10/130a) January 2011 – Abstract
2010
Monitored Natural Attenuation of Inorganic Contaminants in Ground Water Volume 3: Assessment for Radionuclides Including Tritium, Radon, Strontium, Technetium, Uranium, Iodine, Radium, Thorium, Cesium, and Plutonium-Americium (147 pp, 5.56 MB) (EPA/600/R-10/093) September 2010 - Abstract
2009
Identification and Characterization Methods for Reactive Minerals Responsible for Natural Attenuation of Chlorinated Organic Compounds in Ground Water (PDF) (152 pp, 2.6 MB) (EPA/600/R-09/115) December 2009 – Abstract
Impacts of DNAPL Source Treatment: Experimental and Modeling Assessment of the Benefits of Partial DNAPL Source Removal (EPA/600/R-09/096) September 2009 – Abstract
2008
Field Application of a Permeable Reactive Barrier for Treatment of Arsenic in Ground Water (EPA/600/R-08/093) September 2008 – Abstract
Natural Attenuation of the Lead Scavengers 1,2-Dibromoethane (EDB) and 1.2- Dichloroethane (1,2-DCA) at Motor Fuel Release Sites and Implications for Risk Management (EPA/600/R-08/107) September 2008 – Abstract
Assessment of Near-Stream Ground Water-Surface Water Interaction (GSI) of a Degraded Stream before Restoration (EPA/600/R-07/058) August 2008 – Abstract
Effectiveness of Restored Wetlands for the Treatment of Agricultural Runoff (EPA/600/R-08/055) January 2008 – Abstract
A Systematic Approach for Evaluation of Capture Zones at Pump-and-Treat Systems (EPA/600/R-08/003) January 2008 – Abstract
2007
Monitored Natural Attenuation of Inorganic Contaminants in Ground Water – Volume 2, Assessment for Non-Radionuclides Including Arsenic, Cadmium, Chromium, Copper, Lead, Nickel, Nitrate, Perchlorate, and Selenium (EPA/600/R-07/140) October 2007 – Abstract
Monitored Natural Attenuation of Inorganic Contaminants in Ground Water – Volume 1, Technical Basis for Assessment (EPA/600/R-07/139) October 2007 – Abstract
Monitored Natural Attenuation of Tertiary Butyl Alcohol (TBA) in Ground Water at Gasoline Spill Sites (EPA/600/R-07/100) October 2007 – Abstract
Effects of Thermal Treatments on the Chemical Reactivity of Trichloroethylene (EPA/600/R-07/091) August 2007 – Abstract
Wetlands and Water Quality Trading: Review of Current Science and Economic Practices With Selected Case Studies (PDF) (217 pp, 3.02 MB) (EPA/600/R -06/155) July 2007 – Abstract
2006
Comparison of Geoprobe PRT and AMS GVP Soil-Gas Sampling Systems With Dedicated Vapor Probes in Sandy Soils at the Raymark Superfund Site (PDF) (79 pp, 4.7 MB) (EPA/600/R-06/111) November 2006 – Abstract
Evaluation of the Role of Dehalococcoides Organisms in the Natural Attenuation of Chlorinated Ethylenes in Ground Water (PDF) (121 pp, 2.22 MB) (EPA/600/R-06/029) July 2006 – Abstract
Fate and Effects of Nitrogen and Phosphorus in Shallow Vegetated Aquatic Ecosystems (EPA/600/R-06/058) June 2006 – Abstract
Microfracture Surface Characterizations: Implications for In Situ Remedial Methods in Fractured Rock (EPA/600/R-05/121) June 2006 – Abstract
Assessment of Vapor Intrusion in Homes Near the Raymark Superfund Site Using Basement and Sub-Slab Air Samples (PDF) (131 pp, 7.82 MB) (EPA/600/R-05/147) March 2006 – Abstract
2005
Field Study of the Fate of Arsenic, Lead, and Zinc at the Ground Water/Surface Water Interface (EPA/600/R-05/161) December 2005 – Abstract
Ecosystem Stress From Chronic Exposure to Low Levels of Nitrate (EPA/600/R-05/087) October 2005 – Abstract
Riparian Buffer Width, Vegetative Cover, and Nitrogen Removal Effectiveness: A Review of Current Science and Regulations (EPA/600/R-05/118) October 2005 – Abstract
Monitored Natural Attenuation of MTBE as a Risk Management Option at Leaking Underground Storage Tank Sites (PDF) (89 pp, 4.85 MB) (EPA/600/R-04/179) January 2005 – Abstract
2004
Performance Monitoring of MNA Remedies for VOCs in Ground Water (EPA/600/R-04/027) April 2004 – Abstract
2003
The DNAPL Remediation Challenge: Is There a Case for Source Depletion? (PDF) (129 pp, 1.09 MB) (EPA/600/R-03/143) December 2003 – Abstract
Ecosystem Restoration to Restore Water Quality; An Unrealized Opportunity for Practitioners and Researchers (PDF) (25 pp, 768 KB) (EPA/600/R-03/144) November 2003 – Abstract
Capstone Report on the Application, Monitoring, and Performance of Permeable Reactive Barriers for Ground Water Remediation: Volume 2, Long-Term Monitoring of PRBs: Soil and Ground Water Sampling (EPA/600/R-03/045b) August 2003 – Abstract
Capstone Report on the Application, Monitoring, and Performance of Permeable Reactive Barriers for Ground Water Remediation: Volume 1, Performance Evaluations at Two Sites (EPA/600/R-03/045a) August 2003 – Abstract
2002
Envirogen Propane Biostimulation Technology for In Situ Treatment of MTBE-Contaminated Ground Water (PDF) (152 pp, 2.44 MB) (EPA/600/R-02/092) November 2002 – Abstract
Predicting Attenuation of Viruses During Percolation in Soils – 2. User's Guide to the Virulo 1.0 Computer Model (EPA/600/R-02/051b) August 2002 – Abstract
Predicting Attenuation of Viruses During Percolation in Soils – 1. Probabilistic Model (EPA/600/R-02/051a) August 2002 – Abstract
Simulating Radionuclide Fate and Transport in the Unsaturated Zone: Evaluation and Sensitivity Analyses of Select Computer Models (PDF) (186 pp, 16.53 MB) (EPA/600/R-02/082) July 2002 – Abstract
Economic Analysis of the Implementation of Permeable Reactive Barriers for Remediation of Contaminated Ground Water (EPA/600/R-02/034) June 2002
Hydrogeologic Framework, Ground Water Geochemistry, and Assessment of Nitrogen Yield From Base Flow in Two Agricultural Watersheds, Kent County, Maryland (EPA/600/R-02/008) January 2002
Workshop on Monitoring Oxidation-Reduction Processes for Ground Water Restoration – Workshop Summary, Dallas, Texas, April 25–27, 2000 (PDF) (148 pp, 1.49 MB) (EPA/600/R-02/002) January 2002
2001
Remediation of Radium From Contaminated Soil (PDF) (64 pp, 1.46 MB) (EPA/600/R-01/099) December 2001
Development of Recommendations and Methods to Support Assessment of Soil Venting Performance and Closure (EPA/600/R-01/070) September 2001
Development of a Data Evaluation/Decision Support System for Remediation of Subsurface Contamination (PDF) (67 pp, 998 KB) (EPA/600/R-01/044) July 2001
Evaluation of the Protocol for Natural Attenuation of Chlorinated Solvents: Case Study at the Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant (EPA/600/R-01/025) March 2001
Multispecies Reactive Tracer Test in a Sand and Gravel Aquifer, Cape Cod, Massachusetts Part 2 (EPA/600/R-01/007b) March 2001
Multispecies Reactive Tracer Test in a Sand and Gravel Aquifer, Cape Cod, Massachusetts – Part 1, Experimental Design and Transport of Bromide and Nickel-EDTA Tracers (EPA/600/R-01/007a) March 2001
2000
Statistical Estimation and Visualization of Ground Water Contamination Data (EPA/600/R-00/034) August 2000
Analytic Element Modeling of Coastal Aquifers (89 pp, 1.24 MB) (EPA/600/R-99/110) January 2000
Natural Attenuation of MTBE in the Subsurface Under Methanogenic Conditions (EPA/600/R-00/006) January 2000
1999
Hydrogeologic Foundations in Support of Ecosystem Restoration: Base-Flow Loadings of Nitrate in Mid-Atlantic Agricultural Watersheds (PDF) (57 pp, 2.3 MB) (EPA/600/R-99/104) September 1999
An In Situ Permeable Reactive Barrier for the Treatment of Hexavalent Chromium and Trichloroethylene in Ground Water: Volume 3, Multicomponent Reactive Transport Modeling (50 pp, 1.2 MB) (EPA/600/R-99/095c) September 1999
An In Situ Permeable Reactive Barrier for the Treatment of Hexavalent Chromium and Trichloroethylene in Ground Water: Volume 2, Performance Monitoring (220 pp, 2.89 MB) (EPA/600/R-99/095b) September 1999
An In Situ Permeable Reactive Barrier for the Treatment of Hexavalent Chromium and Trichloroethylene in Ground Water: Volume 1, Design and Installation (122 pp, 1.78 MB) (EPA/600/R-99/095a) September 1999
3DHYDROGEOCHEM: A 3-Dimensional Model of Density-Dependent Subsurface Flow and Thermal Multispecies-Multicomponent HYDROGEOCHEMical Transport (PDF) (161 pp, 992 KB) (EPA/600/R-98/159) July 1999
Laser Fluorescence EEM Probe for Cone Penetrometer Pollution Analysis (185 pp, 3.94 MB) (EPA/600/R-99/041) June 1999
Reliability-Based Uncertainty Analysis of Ground Water Contaminant Transport and Remediation (82 pp, 889 KB) (EPA/600/R-99/028) June 1999
Three-Dimensional NAPL Fate and Transport Model (361 pp, 1.9 MB) (EPA/600/R-99/011) February 1999
1998
Parameter Estimation of Two-Fluid Capillary Pressure-Saturation and Permeability Functions (PDF) (97 pp, 1.2 MB) (EPA/600/R-98/046) 1998
Permeable Reactive Barrier Technologies for Contaminant Remediation (102 pp, 944 KB) (EPA/600/R-98/125) September 1998
Technical Protocol for Evaluating Natural Attenuation of Chlorinated Solvents in Ground Water (248 pp, 2.48 MB) (EPA/600/R-98/128) September 1998
Application of the Electromagnetic Borehole Flowmeter (71 pp, 592 KB) (EPA/600/R-98/058) August 1998
Estimation of Infiltration Rate in the Vadose Zone: Application of Selected Mathematical Models, Volume II (117 pp, 2.63 MB) (EPA/600/R-97/128b) February 1998
Estimation of Infiltration Rate in the Vadose Zone: Compilation of Simple Mathematical Models, Volume I (84 pp, 410 KB) (EPA/600/R-97/128a) February 1998
1997
Risk Management Research Plan for Ecosystem Restoration in Watersheds (EPA/600/R-97/078) September 1997
Ground Water Model Testing: Systematic Evaluation and Testing of Code Functionality and Performance (PDF) (316 pp, 3.76 MB) (EPA/600/R-97/007) February 1997
1994
Ground Water Sampling – A Workshop Summary, Dallas, Texas, November 30–December, 1993 (EPA/600/R-94/205) 1994
1992
General Methods for Remedial Operation Performance Evaluations (PDF) (45 pp, 233 KB) (EPA/600/R-92/002) January 1992