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Sequential Managed Aquifer Recharge Technology (SMART) enhances trace organic chemical removal by manipulating biodegradable organic carbon (BDOC) and redox conditions. This approach improves contaminant removal efficiency in groundwater recharge systems.

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Area of Science:

  • Environmental Engineering
  • Water Resource Management
  • Microbial Ecology

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  • Lab studies show microbial stimulation enhances contaminant removal in groundwater recharge.
  • Manipulating biodegradable organic carbon (BDOC) and redox conditions improves removal of trace organic chemicals.
  • Scaling up these findings to full-scale application is crucial for practical implementation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce and validate Sequential Managed Aquifer Recharge Technology (SMART) at a full-scale facility.
  • To assess the effectiveness of SMART in establishing sequential subsurface treatment zones.
  • To evaluate the impact of SMART on trace organic chemical removal efficiency.

Main Methods:

  • A three-year study at a full-scale managed aquifer recharge (MAR) facility in Colorado.
  • Implementation of a sequential configuration: riverbank filtration, re-aeration, and artificial recharge/recovery.
  • Monitoring of biodegradable organic carbon (BDOC) levels and redox conditions in subsurface treatment zones.
  • Sorption batch experiments with clay materials to assess contaminant attenuation.

Main Results:

  • Full-scale SMART successfully established sequential subsurface zones with varying BDOC levels (carbon-rich to carbon-depleted) and oxic conditions.
  • The SMART configuration significantly improved trace organic chemical removal rates compared to conventional MAR.
  • Sorption processes were identified as a potential factor in the attenuation of chlorinated flame retardants.

Conclusions:

  • SMART is a viable full-scale technology for enhancing groundwater recharge system performance.
  • Optimizing SMART design enables efficient contaminant removal with shorter travel times and reduced footprint.
  • Understanding controlling factors allows for engineered systems with improved removal of constituents.