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http://dx.doi.org/10.7857/JSGE.2022.27.S.064

Construction of a Preliminary Conceptual Site Model Based on a Site Investigation Report for Area of Concerns about Groundwater Contamination  

Kim, Juhee (SMART-SEM (Subsurface Environment Management) Research Center)
Bae, Min Seo (SMART-SEM (Subsurface Environment Management) Research Center)
Kwon, Man Jae (SMART-SEM (Subsurface Environment Management) Research Center)
Jo, Ho Young (SMART-SEM (Subsurface Environment Management) Research Center)
Lee, Soonjae (SMART-SEM (Subsurface Environment Management) Research Center)
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Journal of Soil and Groundwater Environment / v.27, no.spc, 2022 , pp. 64-74 More about this Journal
Abstract
The conceptual site model (CSM) is used as a key tool to support decision making in risk based management of contaminated sites. In this work, CSM was applied in Jeonju Industrial Complex where site investigation for groundwater contamination was conducted. Site background information including facility types, physical conditions, contaminants spill history, receptor exposure, and ecological information were collected and cross-checked with tabulated checklist necessary for CSM application. The CSM for contaminants migration utilized DNAPL transport model and narrative CSMs were constructed for source to receptor pathway, ecological exposure route, and contaminants fate and transport in the form of a diagram or flowchart. The component and uncertainty of preliminary CSM were reviewed using the data gap analysis while taking into account the purpose of the survey and the site management stage at the time of the survey. Through this approach, the potential utility of CSM was demonstrated in the site management process, such as assessing site conditions and planning follow-up survey work.
Keywords
Groundwater contaminant; site management; site investigation; Preliminary conceptual site model; Data Gap;
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