ABSTRACT
This chapter presents a structured protocol that can be followed to develop aquifer restoration strategies. It focuses on the actual procedure for developing a list of technical alternatives based on appropriate consideration of numerous decision factors. The chapter reviews pertinent literature, and provides information on preliminary activities, and development and evaluation of alternatives. Preliminary activities associated with aquifer restoration decision-making include the assemblage of a multidisciplinary team and problem definition and characterization through the conduction of a preliminary study and evaluation of data and data needs. Plume delineation is the step in which the amount, nature, and extent of the plume and the source of the ground water pollution are characterized. The information obtained in this step will not only help determine feasible aquifer restoration strategies but may also aid in assessing the possibilities of pre-treatment or economic recovery. Assemblage of information on the hydrogeologic characteristics of a site is essential for a successful aquifer restoration program.
