Hugo Neu Corporation Sustainability Seminar Series: Sustainable Remediation and ESG
Department of Civil, Environmental, and Ocean Engineering
Speaker: Rachel Kim, P.E., Senior Project Engineer, H2M architects + engineers
ABSTRACT
New Jersey’s drinking water infrastructure is under growing pressure – from aging pipes and urbanization to overpumping and emerging contaminants. With nearly half of the state’s population relying on groundwater, understanding and respecting the connection between hydrogeology and sustainable water supply is more critical than ever.
This presentation will explore general hydrogeological concepts and then delve deeper into New Jersey’s unique geologic regions and aquifers. From bedrock wells in the Highlands region to sand and gravel wells in the Coast Plains region, let’s discuss how critical these assets are to our potable water infrastructure and what we should be doing to protect our most precious resource. We will examine what an aquifer is, how potable water is sourced and treated, and what sustainability looks like in the face of climate change, sea-level rise, and environmental justice concerns.
BIOGRAPHY
Ms. Kim is an engineer with over 15 years of experience in design, cost estimating, bid preparation, on-site technical field supervision, quality control/quality assurance, and data compilation and interpretation for both new construction and remedial projects. She has broad experience in earth retention and excavation support, anchors and tiebacks, structural underpinning, deep foundations, ground improvement, and construction dewatering and groundwater control. Her current area of focus is in potable water infrastructure and hydrogeology. Ms. Kim obtained her BS in Civil Engineering with minors in engineering management and architecture from Cornell University in Ithaca, NY.
Ms. Kim is currently responsible for the design and evaluation of potable water supply projects, focused in water well design, testing, construction, and rehabilitation, as well as treatment system design and compliance. Recently, the most common theme amongst her design projects is PFAS treatment solutions and project funding.
At H2M, Ms. Kim is involved in youth STEM outreach initiatives, a mentor in the ACE mentorship program, and a member of the American Water Works Association (AWWA) and National Groundwater Association (NGWA).
Zoom Link:
https://stevens.zoom.us/j/93829898400
Website:
https://www.stevens.edu/sustainability-seminar-series
Jointly Sponsored by:
HUGO NEU Corporation
WSP
NOMADICS
Brown and Caldwell
H2M Architects and Engineers
Dewberry
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