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The Organization and Operation of the Savannah River Plant's Groundwater Monitoring Program
Author(s) -
Olson C.M.,
Heffner J.D.
Publication year - 1989
Publication title -
groundwater monitoring and remediation
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.677
H-Index - 47
eISSN - 1745-6592
pISSN - 1069-3629
DOI - 10.1111/j.1745-6592.1989.tb01141.x
Subject(s) - modular design , sample (material) , computer science , key (lock) , set (abstract data type) , computer program , software , research program , program design language , process management , software engineering , engineering , computer security , operating system , chemistry , chromatography , programming language , philosophy , epistemology
The Groundwater Monitoring Program at the Savannah River Plant currently consists of more than 700 wells at more than 70 sites, and growth is projected. The organization and operation of the program has been designed to support an active drilling program, the acquisition of a large amount of repetitive data, the generation of numerous reports, associated QA/QC controls, and provisions for additional growth. The design is centered around two key features—modular components and computer usage. The modular component concept is an organizational tool that gives one group responsibility for a specific portion of the program. This responsibility includes the operation of its segment and the coordination of operations with the other groups in the program. Computers, the associated software programs, and a simple set of rules (the sampling guide) enables the program to accommodate large amounts of repetitive data in a timely, uniform manner. Feedback loops are included to ensure that new data are incorporated into future program decisions (new sample schedules and well locations). The highly automated system determines new sample schedules, collates/reviews incoming data, and generates various reports. Six reports are issued on a regular basis, from quarterly to annually, to ensure that the program is adequately documented. The program has been in successful operation for more than a year and has accommodated the expected growth.