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Fluid Interface Concerns in the Lower Great Miami River Valley
Citation:
Barth, E. Fluid Interface Concerns in the Lower Great Miami River Valley. Presentation to Miami University's Hydrogeological course, Oxford, OH, November 25, 2019.
Impact/Purpose:
The presentation discusses the hydrogeological reasons that the Great Miami river valley drinking water aquifer is susceptible to subsurface contamination. The glacial till in the valley consist of highly permeable gravel and sand formations allowing rapid contamination movement. Proper hazardous waste management strategies found in Federal regulations is essential to prevent further contamination. The general public and local communities would have interest in this topic because the aquifer is a Class I aquifer.
Description:
The geology of the Great Miami river valley region has been heavily influenced by two glaciers (Illinoian) and Wisconsin) resulting in a valuable drinking water source aquifer but also vulnerabillity to migration of any subsurface contamination. Several Superfund and other waste sites are located in this valley. Understanding the linkage between water and gas fluids and the subsurface is important when considering various remediation strategies.