Publications by authors named "Amy K Wiersma"
Environ Sci Technol
June 2023
Article Synopsis
- Hydrocarbon spills can alter the geochemical conditions of aquifers, leading to the formation of biogeochemical zones that impact water quality.
- Monitoring in a contaminated aquifer showed that radium (Ra) levels in the groundwater were significantly higher near the spill site, linked to conditions affecting metal oxides.
- While Ra levels were below U.S. drinking water standards, the findings highlight the necessity to study radium and trace elements in areas impacted by hydrocarbon contamination.
