Abstract
This paper describes a method to evaluate the stability of a groundwater contaminant plume. Spatial and temporal changes in contaminant plume area, average concentration, and mass were evaluated using the mathematical features of Surfer, by Golden Software, Inc. and statistical analysis techniques. This method is relatively simple and inexpensive to implement when compared to other methods of contaminant plume stability evaluation such as mass flux analysis and fate and transport computer modeling. The plume stability evaluation method described in this paper was used as a basis for recommending the cessation of a groundwater pump and treat system at a chemical wood treating facility in Mississippi. This action resulted in annual cost savings of $150,000 to the client.
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