Fundamentals of ground-water modeling. Ground-water issue

Ground-water flow and contaminant transport modeling has been used at many hazardous waste sites with varying degrees of success. Models may be used throughout all phases of the site investigation and remediation processes. Developing a better understanding of ground-water modeling has been identified as a concern for decision makers at hazardous waste sites. The ability to reliably predict the rate and direction of ground-water flow and contaminant transport is critical in planning and implementing ground-water remediations. The paper presents an overview of ground-water flow and contaminant transport modeling in saturated porous media.