Beneath the Surface — The Science of Contaminant Migration in Soil and Groundwater
When a spill hits the ground, it doesn’t politely stay put. It travels — sometimes slowly, sometimes fast — through soil pores and groundwater channels, turning a localized issue into a complex environmental puzzle. Understanding how and why contaminants migrate is critical to building an effective remediation plan.
Understanding Contaminant Migration
Contaminants don’t move randomly. They follow predictable paths based on soil composition, moisture, and gravity. In sandy or loose soils, liquids can move quickly; in dense clays, contaminants may linger for decades.Migration occurs...