GEOCHEMISTRY SERVICES
Every environmental challenge has a unique history—shaped by its local geologic setting and the legacy of human activity. Because no two sites behave the same, there is no single blueprint for distinguishing natural from human-caused contamination.
This is where WET thrives: developing practical, science-based solutions through innovative geochemical approaches.
Geochemistry is the science that explains how elements move through soil, water, rock, and air. By tracing those movements, we can:
- Identify sources of contamination
- Predict future behavior of pollutants
- Design strategies to prevent further impact
Our work connects chemical data with real-world outcomes, helping communities make informed, sustainable decisions.
At WET, geochemistry bridges the gap between field data and corrective action.
We integrate:
- Field investigations
- Laboratory analyses
- Predictive models
Together, these tools reveal how contaminants form, migrate, react, and persist in the environment.
We begin by developing a Site Conceptual Model (SCM) that evaluates the mechanisms controlling contaminant concentrations through release, attenuation, and sequestration — followed by predicting environmental change.
Our team uses advanced software to describe fate and transport processes:
- Geochemist’s Workbench and PHREEQC—simulate kinetic and equilibrium conditions
- GoldSim—performs mass-balance and system-level analysis
These models allow us to quantify contaminant pathways, test “what-if” scenarios, and design data-driven remediation strategies.
Our work goes beyond identifying problems — we apply geochemistry to design sustainable, cost-effective solutions that:
- Stabilize mine waste
- Improve groundwater quality
- Inform of corrective measures
- Verify remediation performance
- Protect ecosystems and communities
WET’s geochemical program is led by Jordan Wright, Ph.D., whose expertise in mineralogy, petrology, and multi-media geochemistry (groundwater, surface water, soil, and air) enables the development of project-specific methods that distinguish between multiple types and sources of contamination.
This diverse background ensures every WET project is backed by scientific rigor, innovative thinking, and a commitment to community-focused outcomes.
