Groundwater Study Program

River River Drops of rain on a leaf

Photo Gallery — Investigation and Cleanup

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A magnetometer detects metal objects

A magnetometer is one of many technologies used at Camp Edwards to detect metal objects on or below the ground surface.

Field workers monitoring plants

Field workers involved with the restoration of Camp Edwards are monitoring plants that have been transplanted at Mortar Target 9.

Aerial photo of monitoring well being drilled at Camp Edwards

An aerial photograph depicting a monitoring well being drilled on Camp Edwards.

81 mm fuzed mortars uncovered during J-2 Range investigations

81 mm fuzed mortars uncovered during J-2 Range investigations.

Monitoring well to sample and analyze groundwater

During our investigations, sampling and analysis of groundwater must be completed to confirm the presence or absence of suspected contaminants. This is achieved through the installation of monitoring wells as shown above.

Preparations for drilling a monitoring well

Preparations for drilling a monitoring well

Soil Sampling

Soil sampling

Demolition Area 1 soil excavation work

Demolition Area 1 soil excavation work

Soil sampling in the Central Impact Area

Soil sampling in the Central Impact Area

A survey of buried objects being conducted with a magnetometer

A survey of buried objects being conducted with a magnetometer

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