Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
reconnaissance evaluation, groundwater systems, Skull Valley, Utah
College
Physical and Mathematical Sciences
Department
Geological Sciences
Abstract
The proposal, by Private Fuel Storage, a Limited Liability Company representing several utilities, to store solid, spent nuclear fuel in Skull Valley requires that many variables be taken into consideration, one of which is groundwater. Groundwater contamination is not anticipated in the proposed short term storage of the waste. However, it is uncertain how long the waste will be stored in Skull Valley. The purpose of this research is to conduct a reconnaissance investigation to evaluate the nature and interaction of various surface and groundwater systems in Skull Valley, and consequently, the likelihood of groundwater contamination from nuclear waste storage.
Recommended Citation
Henderson, Rachel and Mayo, Dr. Alan
(2014)
"Reconnaissance Evaluation of the Groundwater Systems of Skull Valley, Utah,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2014:
Iss.
1, Article 1204.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2014/iss1/1204