Nutrient-Pathogen (NP) Studies. RMEA conducts Level 1 and Level 2 Nutrient-Pathogen (NP) studies as per Idaho Dept. of Environmental Quality guidance. The selection of the appropriate input parameters into these models is the most important aspect of conducting a proper NP study. In particular, it is crucial with these models to select appropriate and defensible hydraulic conductivity and groundwater gradient values, as these parameters control the groundwater flow velocity at a site, which in turn controls the rate of waste-water contaminant attenuation. Because the selection of the appropriate input parameters into these models is so crucial to the conduct of a proper and defensible NP study, client's are best served on these projects when they use consultants with extensive local experience in the subsurface characteristics of the project site area. RMEA's geologists and hydrogeologists have that crucial regional experience. NP studies are now commonly required for new subdivision proposals in Teton County, Idaho. RMEA has extensive experience with the geology and hydrogeology of the Teton County area. John Rice, President of RMEA, was the former research director with Friends of the Teton River, and he has conducted numerous studies related to the hydrogeology, water quality, geology, and hydrology of the Teton basin. This experience is invaluable in the conduct of NP studies in Teton County.

Nutrient-Pathogen (NP) Studies. RMEA conducts Level 1 and Level 2 Nutrient-Pathogen (NP) studies as per Idaho Dept. of Environmental Quality guidance. The selection of the appropriate input parameters into these models is the most important aspect of conducting a proper NP study. In particular, it is crucial with these models to select appropriate and defensible hydraulic conductivity and groundwater gradient values, as these parameters control the groundwater flow velocity at a site, which in turn controls the rate of waste-water contaminant attenuation. Because the selection of the appropriate input parameters into these models is so crucial to the conduct of a proper and defensible NP study, client's are best served on these projects when they use consultants with extensive local experience in the subsurface characteristics of the project site area. RMEA's geologists and hydrogeologists have that crucial regional experience. NP studies are now commonly required for new subdivision proposals in Teton County, Idaho. RMEA has extensive experience with the geology and hydrogeology of the Teton County area. John Rice, President of RMEA, was the former research director with Friends of the Teton River, and he has conducted numerous studies related to the hydrogeology, water quality, geology, and hydrology of the Teton basin. This experience is invaluable in the conduct of NP studies in Teton County.