May 4, 2021
Report

Hydrologic Evaluation of the Ringold Upper Mud Aquifer in the 100-H Area of the Hanford Site

Abstract

Aquifer tests were recently performed in the Hanford Site 100-H Area to provide a hydrologic evaluation of the Ringold Formation member of Wooded Island – upper mud unit (RUM) aquifer to reduce uncertainty regarding its lateral continuity and characterize aquifer properties within the high-concentration portion of the RUM Cr(VI) plume. A constant-rate pumping test was performed in well 199-H3-22 in October 2019. Additionally, the hydraulic responses from pump and treat (P&T) shutdown events occurring in June, July, and October 2019 were analyzed for aquifer hydraulic properties.

Published: May 4, 2021

Citation

Mackley R.D., V.A. Garayburu-Caruso, V.L. Freedman, and K.M. Engbrecht. 2020. Hydrologic Evaluation of the Ringold Upper Mud Aquifer in the 100-H Area of the Hanford Site Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.