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Abstract
Modeling the Probability of Petroleum Contaminated Leak Sites Impacting Community Wells: Rochester, MinnesotaTrack: Water Resources
Author(s): Steve Alan Bruggeman, Sandeep Burman
Analysis was conducted to understand community well vulnerability from petroleum sources. Five modules were developed: Leaksite Proximity, Groundwater Flow Direction, Pollution Sensitivity, Well Characteristics, and Leaksite Conditions. Combining the first three modules predicts problem areas needing special zoning. The first four modules evaluate the impact of a new leak, spill, or point source. Combining the first three modules with the fifth guides new well placement, pumping rates, and well testing. All five modules provide a vulnerability rating for each well. Wells with the highest probability of risk for petroleum contamination were identified in the south central part of Rochester.
Steve Alan Bruggeman
MEI Engineering
2125 Upper 55th Street East
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
USA
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E-mail: sbruggeman@mei-engineering.com