Groundwater Chemical Quality

3 credits · Graduate

This course provides an in-depth study into the chemical quality of groundwater. As water passes through the various stages of the hydrologic cycle, its composition changes. This course will explore these changes with particular reference to: (1) the types of inorganic and organic constituents dissolved in water and their significance; (2) the suitability of water quality data and its presentation; (3) the various processes that control the behaviour of dissolved substances in groundwater; (4) the evolution of groundwater quality; (5) the more commonly used groundwater quality models; (6) basic chemical properties, transport mechanisms, retardation and restoration of organic contaminants in water; and (7) point of use water treatment. PREREQUISITES: CIVL 3451.03 and 4410.03. The latter may be taken concurrently.