Battelle 2026 - Identifying Preferential Flow Paths Using iFLUX Samplers: Quantifying Groundwater and Contaminant Flux at Discrete Depths
Battelle 2026 - Identifying Preferential Flow Paths Using iFLUX Samplers: Quantifying Groundwater and Contaminant Flux at Discrete Depths
Description
This presentation demonstrates how iFLUX samplers quantify groundwater and contaminant mass flux at discrete depths to identify preferential flow paths that control plume migration. By integrating flux measurements with compound-specific isotope analysis (CSIA), the IsoFLUX approach distinguishes degradation from dilution and provides a more defensible basis for site characterization and remediation decisions. Authors: David F. Alden, P.E., M.Sc. Tersus Environmental; Marjan Joris, M.Sc., iFLUX; Sarah K. Moore, M.S. Tersus Environmental; Gary M. Birk, P.E., Tersus Environmental; John Sankey, P.Eng, True Blue Technologies
