JOURNAL ARTICLE

R.W. Gillham and the Role of Capillary Fringe Processes in Shallow Aquifer Behavior.

  • Published In: Ground Water, 2025, v. 63, n. 2. P. 291 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Vogan, John; Shikaze, Steve; Doerken, Kristian 3 of 3

Abstract

The article in "Ground Water" discusses the significance of capillary fringe processes in shallow aquifer behavior, focusing on the work of R.W. Gillham and his colleagues. The capillary fringe plays a crucial role in groundwater recharge, discharge, and quality, impacting issues such as PFAS contamination and sustainable groundwater yield. Gillham's research sheds light on the complex hydraulics of the capillary fringe and its effects on water table behavior, emphasizing the importance of considering these processes in groundwater and surface water evaluations. The article highlights the need for practitioners to be aware of and integrate capillary fringe phenomena into their interpretations of vadose zone and unconfined aquifer data. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Ground Water. 2025/03, Vol. 63, Issue 2, p291
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Environmental Sciences
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0017-467X
  • DOI:10.1111/gwat.13468
  • Accession Number:183983804
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