Review and analysis of hydrogeologic conditions near the site of a potential nuclear-waste repository, Eddy and Lea counties, New Mexico

Mercer, Jerry W.; Orr, Brennon R.

doi:10.3133/ofr77123

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“…Eastward from Nash Draw toward the WlPP site, the amount of dissolution decreases and the transmissivity of this interval decreases (Mercer, 1983). Small quantities of brine were found in the test holes in this zone at the WIPP site (Mercer and Orr, 1977).…”

Section: Hydrology Of the Rustler-salado Contactmentioning

confidence: 92%

Waste Isolation Pilot Plant Annual Site Environmental Report for 2016

Ward¹,

Basabilvazo²

2017

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This Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) Annual Site Environmental Report for 2010 presents summary environmental data to (1) characterize site environmental management performance, (2) summarize environmental occurrences and responses reported during the calendar year, (3) confirm compliance with environmental standards and requirements, and (4) highlight the WIPP Environmental Management System (EMS), significant environmental programs, and accomplishments including progress toward the DOE Environmental Sustainability Goals. It is important that the information we provide is easily understood, of interest, and communicates WIPP's efforts to protect human health and minimize our impact on the environment. We would like to know from you whether we are successful in achieving these goals. Your comments are appreciated and will help us to improve our communications.

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Section: Hydrology Of the Rustler-salado Contactmentioning

confidence: 92%

Waste Isolation Pilot Plant Annual Site Environmental Report for 2016

Ward¹,

Basabilvazo²

2017

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“…Tests show that the Culebra is a fractured, heterogeneous system with varying local anisotropic characteristics (Mercer and Orr, 1977;Mercer, 1983;Beauheim, 1986Beauheim, , 1987Beauheim and Ruskauff, 1998). Calculated transmissivities for the Culebra within the WIPP site boundary have a wide range with values between 8.4E-03 to approximately 6.4 m²/d (9.0E-02 to approximately 69 ft²/d); the majority of the values are less than 9.3E-02 m²/d (1 ft²/d) (Beauheim, 1987).…”

Section: Hydrology Of the Culebra Membermentioning

confidence: 99%

Waste Isolation Pilot Plant 2005 Site Environmental Report

2006

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The purpose of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant Annual Site Environmental Report for 2005 (ASER) is to provide important information needed by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to assess field environmental program performance and confirm compliance with environmental standards and requirements. This report provides information about the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) environmental performance to stakeholders and members of the public. The 2005 ASER also outlines significant environmental programs and efforts of environmental merit at WIPP for 2005. As stated in DOE Order 231.1A, Environment, Safety, and Health Reporting, the purpose of the ASER is to present summary environmental data that: C Characterize site environmental management performance. C Summarize environmental occurrences and responses reported during the calendar year. C Confirm compliance with environmental standards and requirements. C Highlight significant facility programs and efforts. The DOE Carlsbad Field Office (CBFO) and Washington TRU Solutions LLC (WTS) are dedicated to maintaining high quality management of WIPP environmental resources. DOE Order 231.1A; DOE Order 450.1, Environmental Protection Program; and DOE Order 5400.5, Radiation Protection of the Public and Environment, require that the affected environment at and near DOE facilities be monitored to ensure the safety and health of the public and the environment.

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“…it is considered the most likely bydrologic pathway to the accessible environment tbr any potential contamination. Mercer (1983) and Mercer and Orr (1977) provide detailed test results for a number of wells completed in the Culebra prior to 1983. Results for both single and multiwell hydrologic tests are presented by Beauheim (1986bBeauheim ( , 1987 and Lambert and Robinson (1983).…”

Section: Hydrology Of Lhe Culebra Dolomilementioning

confidence: 99%

Waste Isolation Pilot Plant Groundwater Protection Management Program Plan

1993

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Review and analysis of hydrogeologic conditions near the site of a potential nuclear-waste repository, Eddy and Lea counties, New Mexico

Cited by 14 publications

References 1 publication

Waste Isolation Pilot Plant Annual Site Environmental Report for 2016

Waste Isolation Pilot Plant Annual Site Environmental Report for 2016

Waste Isolation Pilot Plant 2005 Site Environmental Report

Waste Isolation Pilot Plant Groundwater Protection Management Program Plan

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