Will Fair

Animation of DNAPL Contamination in a Fractured Rock Aquifer

Chlorinated Solvents and DNAPL, Communication and Education, Expert Witness and Legal Support, Fractured Rock Hydrogeology, Visualization / Will Fair

This animation illustrates some fundamentals of dense non-aqueous phase liquid (DNAPL) transport in fractured rock. A unique aspect of this video is that the animation is created using a custom animation technique without the use of complex groundwater modeling software. This cost-effective method provides a clear, intuitive way to communicate site conditions to stakeholders, making it an attractive […]

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“Groundwater Pollution for Beginners”

Chlorinated Solvents and DNAPL, Communication and Education, Fate and Transport, Visualization / Will Fair

This educational video is aimed at those unfamiliar with groundwater resources and groundwater contamination. The exclusion of audio is purposeful; the video guides the “reader” during the groundwater contamination simulation and visualization of groundwater plumes. This “animated reading” approach enables self-paced learning, including further contemplation when needed by pausing the video without losing the value

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PFAS Signatures in Surface Water due to Petroleum Refinery Wastewater

Communication and Education, Fate and Transport, Forensic Hydrogeology, PFAS, Visualization / Will Fair

This educational video illustrates how per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) enter and move through surface water systems due to wastewater discharges from a petroleum refinery. Using a visually intuitive approach, the video helps viewers understand how different PFAS compounds, including telomers associated with AFFF (aqueous film-forming foam), appear in environmental samples. Key Topics Covered:

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Animation of Leaching Hazardous Waste Landfill

Chlorinated Solvents and DNAPL, Expert Witness and Legal Support, Visualization / Will Fair

This animation illustrates groundwater pollution caused by improperly buried hazardous waste. It is based on analysis of site chemical and historical data at a Superfund site to identify nature and extent of soil and groundwater contamination due to buried drums of paint sludge. Key hydrogeological and contamination concepts illustrated include: Leaching of Hazardous Waste

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Hazardous Waste Landfill Investigation and Treatability Study

Chlorinated Solvents and DNAPL, Fate and Transport, Site Assessment and Characterization / Will Fair

This project included assessment of DNAPL distribution in a hazardous waste landfill and management of a treatability study that included bench tests of enhanced surfactant recovery. “… he impressed me with his ability to build coherent conceptual models of contamination based on sound analysis and integration of multiple datasets. He was able to describe

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Groundwater Plume Modeling for Remedial Design

Fate and Transport, Modeling, Site Assessment and Characterization, Unique Analytical Methods / Will Fair

Simulated chemical retardation and biodegradation of benzene and MTBE plume using MODFLOW, MODPATH, and MT3D. Model used as a design tool to define an optimal system layout at JFK International Airport. Custom analytical tool: Created graphical interface via Excel VBA programming to query a remediation performance database and visualize multi-well extraction system performance.

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Aquitard Matrix Diffusion Modeling

Chlorinated Solvents and DNAPL, Fate and Transport, Modeling, Site Assessment and Characterization, Unique Analytical Methods / Will Fair

Identified lines of evidence regarding whether a deep aquifer is impacted by a shallow, contaminated aquifer. Study included X-ray analysis of aquitard clay samples to identify potential secondary pathways for DNAPL migration (such as root holes and burrows), analysis/modeling of advection and matrix diffusion of several chemicals in the aquitard.

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Hexavalent Chromium Superfund Site – Characterization and Remediation Pilot Test

Chlorinated Solvents and DNAPL, Fate and Transport, Site Assessment and Characterization / Will Fair

Characterized source and extent of PCE and hexavalent chromium plume that originated at a former metal plating facility. Conducted nanoscale zero-valent iron (nZVI) remediation pilot test. Frequent interaction with USEPA Region II and US Army Corps of Engineers. The site is located in Franklin Square, New York.

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Fractured Bedrock Characterization Research Site

Fractured Rock Hydrogeology, Modeling, Site Assessment and Characterization, Unique Analytical Methods / Will Fair

This project included testing and development of traditional and new tools to characterize groundwater flow in fractured crystalline rock, including multi-well pumping tests, downhole flow measurement technologies, downhole fracture detection and borehole geophysical and cross-hole seismic data, and fracture distribution and geometry data. Modeling: Constructed numerical model to simulate groundwater flow, including calibration to pumping

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3D Geologic Visualization for Fractured Rock Aquifer Characterization

Fractured Rock Hydrogeology, Site Assessment and Characterization, Unique Analytical Methods, Visualization / Will Fair

Used Advanced Visual Systems (AVS) software [not to be confused with EVS] to create a 3-D geologic model of a research site in Raymond, California. The model aided interpretation of borehole geophysical logging data. The research site was funded by the U.S. Department of Energy and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. When used judiciously, 3D

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