Evaluation of the Impacts of Storm
Evaluation of the impacts of storm surge flooding on the water quality of the near-shore environment and on coastal aquifers. A project supported by NOAA.
PI: Richard A. Snyder
Development along the US coastline is subject to storm surge flooding, especially along the southeast and gulf coasts where hurricanes and tropical storms are frequent. This investigation would examine the effects of storm surge flooding on the ground and surface water quality near coastal developments serviced by central sewer and by septic tanks. Two adjacent canal communities (Shell Point, FL) are targeted for placement of sampling wells to monitor ground water response and pollution loading before during and after a storm surge event. Additional work will monitor ground water effects in the karst aquifer. Data will be used to build and enhance computer models that may be used for planning and management in coastal areas elsewhere.