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Dietrich Kuhlmann

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Staff Geologist
M.S., Geology, West Virginia University
B.S., Geology & Marine Science, University of Miami

Mr. Kuhlmann is a Staff Geologist with experience in geochemistry, hydrogeology, computer modeling, and database management. His work with KEY has included project design for a former EPA Superfund site in Pennsylvania, oil spill response, data reviews of worksites nationwide, and Phase I reconnaissance and reporting for various sites in California and Michigan. Prior to joining KEY, Mr. Kuhlmann worked as a graduate student researching new technologies for the treatment of mine drainage. Other notable experiences include working as a guide for the National Park Service and conducting research on the hydrogeology of the Miami Limestone.

Experience:

Years Experience/Years with KEY: 3/1.25

Practice Area(s):

  • Construction Oversight

  • Environmental Due Diligence

  • Groundwater Flow/Contaminant Modeling

  • Oil & Gas Services

  • Site Assessment

  • Site Development

  • Soil & Groundwater Remediation

  • Superfund/RCRA

Specialties

  • Remedial Design & Reporting

  • Geochemical Modeling

  • Sampling & Analysis

  • Groundwater Modeling

  • Mine Drainage

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Representative Projects:

EPA Superfund Region 3 Site

  • Reviewed reports to assess prior remediation activities

  • Analyzed groundwater quality to propose new remediation methods and well installations

  • Performed statistical modeling to establish trends

  • Employed fate and transport modeling to predict impact of remedy modifications

Spill Response

  • Responded to client spills at oil & gas production sites

  • Delineated impacted areas for sampling and analysis to determine remediation areas

  • Oversaw extraction and removal of contaminated soils

  • Wrote work plan document to summarize response activities and future recommendations

Former Wood Treatment Plant

  • Performed in-depth chemical analysis, stoichiometric calculations, and hydrogeologic evaluations

  • Established chemical dosing calculations to treat contaminated groundwater throughout the site


Former Chemical Manufacturing Facility

  • Crafted updated contour maps to reflect recent well installations and changes in VOC contaminant plumes

  • Performed statistical analysis using ProUCL to determine changes to contaminant distribution over time

  • Calculated 3-D extent of contaminant plume

  • Maintained and updated database for groundwater monitoring events

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