Ms. Mihm conducts and participates in a variety of geologic investigations including the interpretation of groundwater systems, groundwater contamination, soil contamination, and water-supply. Her experience includes collecting, synthesizing, and analyzing geologic, hydrogeologic, and geochemical data to develop conceptual models of local and regional flow systems; assess the extent and potential impacts of groundwater contamination, to develop remediation schemes and groundwater flow and transport models; and to evaluate the effects of groundwater development on groundwater quality and supply. Ms. Mihm also compiles, manages, and interprets geologic data using geologic software such as Rockworks and EnviroInsite to develop 3D geologic interpretations and site conceptual models.

EDUCATION
  • MS, Geology, University of Maryland, College Park, 1985
  • BS, Geology, University of Maryland, College Park, 1981
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

Registered Professional Geologist:

  • Mississippi No. 0907
  • North Carolina No. 2643
  • Wisconsin No. 1425-13
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
  • Regional and Site Geologic Assessment – Borehole and Geophysical Log Interpretation
  • Data Evaluation and Interpretation of Hydrogeologic Systems
  • Geologic Interpretation for Development of 3D Groundwater Models and Evaluation of Water Resource and Water Quality Issues
  • Methane and Radionuclides in Groundwater and Drinking Water
  • Municipal Water Supply Evaluation and Development
  • Application of Geologic Software – Rockworks and EnviroInsite
  • Data Visualization
APPOINTMENTS AND COMMITTEES

2016 – 2022: Representative on Dickerson Area Implementation Group, Dickerson, Maryland

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES
  • National Ground Water Association (NGWA)
  • Geological Society of America (GSA)
REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS
EPA Region 5 Hydrogeological Synthesis and Numerical Modeling Support2024-11-21T17:33:12+00:00
Map of SSP&A's current and past projects for EPA Region 5

EPA Region 5 Hydrogeological Synthesis and Numerical Modeling Support

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Fate and Transport Modeling of Fuel Additives2024-12-06T22:52:40+00:00
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Fate and Transport Modeling of Fuel Additives

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Transco-Williams Groundwater Remediation2024-11-21T16:44:54+00:00

Transco-Williams Groundwater Remediation

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PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS

  • Mihm, K., 2019. Measuring Methane in Water Wells – A Tale of Two Methods from Field Screening to Passive Sampling, Presentation at the National Groundwater Association Conference on Groundwater and Oil and Gas Development: Improved Management Practices for Groundwater Protection and Water Supply, San Antonio, TX, March 4-5, 2019.

  • Mihm, K., K. Soderberg, and M. Nelson, 2014. Passive Grab Sampling for Dissolved Methane in Deep Groundwater. Presentation at the National Ground Water Association (NGWA) Annual Meeting: Methane in Groundwater, Pittsburgh, PA, November 2014.

  • Mihm, K., K. Soderberg, M. Nelson, and S. Britt, 2014. Passive Grab Sampling for Dissolved Methane at Depth with the Sealed In-Site Snap Sampler Device. Presentation at the National Ground Water Association Summit, Denver, CO, May 7, 2014.

  • Mihm, K. and O. Sivaslian, 2011. Case Study of a Long-Term Aquifer Test in Support of Municipal Well Field Expansion in the Maryland Piedmont. Presentation at the National Ground Water Association Groundwater Summit, Baltimore, MD, May 2011.

  • Mihm, K., 2008. Naturally-Occurring Radionuclides and the Radionuclide Rule — What You Measure May Not Be What You Want: A Case Study for Poolesville, Maryland. Presentation at the Maryland Groundwater Symposium, Baltimore, MD, September 25, 2008.

  • Brocoum, S., K. Mihm, M. Cline, and S. Van Camp, 1989. Geoscience Concerns Related to Design and Performance Issues at Yucca Mountain. Geotimes, v. 34, no. 1, pp. 10-11.

  • Alexander, D., M. Apted, M. Frei, A. Liebetrau, K. Mihm, J. Serne, and A. Van Luik, 1987. AREST Code Sensitivity Studies: Implications for HLW Waste Package Testing Strategies. in American Chemical Society: Abstracts of Papers.

  • Alexander, D., C. Hanlon, and K. Mihm, 1986. Geochemical Investigations During Site Characterization of High-Level Waste Repositories. in American Chemical Society Abstracts of Papers.

  • Mihm, K., and R. Nielsen, 1985. Geochemistry and Petrogenesis of the Belmont Diabase Sheet, Northern Culpeper Basin, Virginia. Presentation at the Geological Society of America, 98th Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, October 28-31, 1985. in Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, v. 17, no. 7, p. 663.

  • Auer [Mihm], K.A., 1981. Estimate of the Volcanic Production Rate for the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. Presentation at the American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG) Annual Convention with Divisions; SEPM/EMD/DPA, San Francisco, CA, May 31–June 3, 1981. in AAPG Bulletin, v. 65, no. 5, pp. 1011-1012.