| Abstract: | Three domestic wells that withdraw groundwater from an alluvium-filled trough cut into granite were found to be contaminated with the organic solvents tetrachloroethene, trichloroethene, 1,1,1-trichloroethane, and 1 ,2-trans-dichloroethene. The suspected source of contamination is a nearby septic-tank sludge disposal area. There is concern that the affected aquifer is tributary to the Spokane aquifer, which has been accorded ‘ sole source ‘ status by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Preliminary estimates suggest that groundwater in the area is moving toward the Spokane aquifer and that the transit time may range from 2.5 to 25 years. Because of longitudinal dispersion, however, the plume of contaminants may move at a faster rate than the ambient groundwater and may arrive at given destinations more quickly than calculated above. A literature search has indicated that the dissolved solute phase of the contaminants will not be significantly affected by sorption, volatilization, chemical activity, or biodegradation. Because of the preliminary nature of the investigation, many questions relating to the extent of contamination remain unanswered. A list of suggested additional studies to answer those questions and to refine and confirm the findings of this investigation is presented. (Author ‘s abstract) |
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| ProdID: | 26824 |
| Citation Author: | Dion, N. P. |
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| Citation Phsyical Description: | v, 37 p. :ill., maps ;28 cm. |
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| Citation Publisher: | U.S. Geological Survey, |
| Citation Series: | Water-Resources Investigations Report |
| Citation Series Code: | WRI |
| Citation Series Number: | 86-4173 |
| Citation Search Results Text: | Geohydrologic reconnaissance of a ground-water contamination problem in the Argonne Road area near Spokane, Washington; 1987; WRI; 86-4173; Dion, N. P. |
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| Citation Year: | 1987 |
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| Text: | Geohydrologic reconnaissance of a ground-water contamination problem in the Argonne Road area near Spokane, Washington; 1987; WRI; 86-4173; Dion, N. P. |
| URL (THUMBNAIL): | http://pubs.usgs.gov/wri/1986/4173/report-thumb.jpg |
| URL (DOCUMENT): | http://pubs.usgs.gov/wri/1986/4173/report.pdf |
| Date Other: | Sat, 1 Jan 1994 00:00 -0600 |
| Publisher: | U.S. Geological Survey, |
