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Maintaining hydraulic control using deep rooted tree systems.

A Ferro1, M Gefell, R Kjelgren

  • 1Phytokinetics, Inc., 1770 N. Research Park Way, Suite 110, North Logan, UT 84341, USA. ariferro@phytokinetics.com

Advances in Biochemical Engineering/Biotechnology
|April 4, 2003
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Groundwater phytotechnology utilizes deep-rooted trees as a biological pump to control contaminant plumes and manage groundwater. Cultural practices can enhance tree root depth for effective water table management and hydraulic control.

Area of Science:

  • Environmental Engineering
  • Hydrology
  • Arboriculture

Background:

  • Groundwater phytotechnology systems are employed for controlling contaminant plume migration and managing groundwater.
  • Trees in these systems reduce recharge and utilize groundwater through transpiration, acting as a biological pump.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of deep-rooted trees in phytotechnology for groundwater control.
  • To highlight the importance of root depth relative to groundwater levels.
  • To discuss methods for enhancing root depth and calculating hydraulic control.

Main Methods:

  • Assessing the role of tree transpiration in water removal from the saturated zone.
  • Analyzing the relationship between groundwater depth and tree rooting depth.

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  • Utilizing cultural practices to promote deeper root growth in trees.
  • Employing hydraulic control calculations and modeling, considering geologic and climatic factors.

    • Main Results:

    • Deep-rooted trees can effectively act as a biological pump, removing significant amounts of groundwater.
    • Rooting depth relative to the water table is a critical factor for successful phytotechnology.
    • Cultural practices can be used to achieve necessary root depths for water table access.
    • Hydraulic control can be estimated through modeling, but field measurements offer greater precision.

    Conclusions:

    • Phytotechnology with deep-rooted trees offers a viable method for groundwater remediation and control.
    • Optimizing tree root systems is essential for maximizing water capture and hydraulic control.
    • Combining modeling with field validation is recommended for accurate assessment of groundwater phytotechnology systems.