FATE & TRANSPORT
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LFR’s quantitative services group has been conducting groundwater flow and contaminant fate and transport studies for over 20 years. We have nationally recognized modeling expertise.

LFR has extensive experience in developing groundwater flow and chemical transport models for a wide range of hydrogeologic conditions. From analytical models used to estimate simple capture zones of pumping wells, to basin-wide multilayer numerical flow and transport models, our staff can select and effectively apply the necessary tools, from the application of basic hydrologic principles, to the analysis of the most complex flow regimes and chemical fate-and-transport mechanisms.


LFR has diverse experience in modeling a wide range of environmental flow and transport processes. These involve various environmental media, including vadose-zone gas and water, groundwater, sediment, surface water, and air. We have experience simulating the fate and transport of all major classes of chemicals, and we have particular expertise in multiphase flow modeling and multicomponent transport modeling, including the simulation of chemical transformations and biodegradation.

 

SERVICES

Analytical and numerical groundwater flow and contaminant transport modeling.

Experience with both finite-element and finite-difference model codes.

Vadose zone (unsaturated soil) and saturated multi-phase contaminant transport and fate analysis.

Evaluation and prediction of subsurface vapor intrusion

Determination of site-specific, risk-based cleanup goals for soil and groundwater

Remedial system design and optimization

Design of aquifer and vadose-zone field tests and analysis of test data

Multiple party cost allocation and dispute resolution

Assessment of natural attenuation of chemicals in the subsurface

Computer visualization of modeling results