CO2 Radiocarbon Analysis to Quantify Groundwater Contaminant Fuel Degradation at OU-8, Naval Base Kitsap, WA
Abstract
This interim report summarizes efforts to characterize petroleum natural attenuation at OU-8 at Kitsap-Bangor Naval Base, WA, where monitored natural attenuation (MNA) is the long-term management alterative for persistent groundwater petroleum contamination. A brief description of the methods for implementing natural abundance radiocarbon to determine in situ petroleum hydrocarbon degradation rates is presented. This effort seeks to quantify the petroleum hydrocarbon portion natural attenuation and determine if it impacts the contaminant plume. Additionally, data will be used to determine if MNA is making progress toward attaining Washington State Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA) groundwater Method B cleanup standards for contaminants of concern (COCs) that include benzene and toluene. This study does not focus on chlorinated solvents - just petroleum. The radiocarbon method cannot distinguish between these classes of compounds.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 12, 2024
- Accession Number
- AD1222254
Entities
People
- Thomas J. Boyd
Organizations
- United States Naval Research Laboratory