Can the GORE® Module be used to monitor concentration trends of compounds in groundwater?
Yes! The US EPA ETV program verified this application claim. The modules can be deployed easily in wells as small as one-half inch in diameter. Uptake of compounds dissolved in water is rapid, (typically one hour) and the data can be reported in units of mass and/or concentration. In general, there is a strong correlation between the groundwater data collected passively and with conventional methods. The associated low field costs, non-purge requirements, and unobtrusive sampling make this a viable, effective groundwater sampling alternative.
