The Marine Disposal of Sewage Sludge and Dredge Spoil in the Waters of the New York Bight,

Abstract

The dumping of sewer sludge and dredge spoil in the waters of the New York Bight and the effect of this waste disposal practice on the marine environment is reviewed. The quantities and composition of these wastes are described, together with their physical, chemical and biological effects on the environment. At the center of the sludge dump, the bearing capacity of the waters has been exceeded, and an anoxic bottom area devoid of life formed. Both spoil and sludge contain large quantities of toxic heavy metals, and the spoil also contains large quantities of petrochemicals and pesticides. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 29, 1971
Accession Number
AD0722791

Entities

People

  • A. J. Mahler
  • R. A. Hörne
  • R. C. Rossello

Organizations

  • Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Bearing Capacity
  • Environment
  • Heavy Metals
  • Metals
  • New York
  • Pesticides

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

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