Aquatic Field Surveys at Radford, Holston, Volunteer, and Milan Army Ammunition Plants. Volume IV. Milan.
Abstract
Studies were undertaken at Milan Army Ammunition Plant (MAAP) to determine the effects of munitions wastes on aquatic life in the receiving system. The following aquatic groups were investigated: Bacteria, phytoplankton, periphyton, zooplankton, protozoa, macroinvertebrates and fish. Of the physical/chemical in situ parameters, only conductivity appeared to be influenced by plant activity. Those water and sediment (laboratory) parameters which appeared to be affected as a result of plant activities were: Total solids (water), total dissolved solids, total volatile solids, TKN, orthophosphates, COD (water), TOC, oil and grease (water), cadmium (water), COD (sediments), lead (sediments) and chromium (sediments). Other parameters demonstrated concentration patterns not based on proximity to plant discharges. The operation of MAAP has not had an apparent significant impact on the aquatic flora and fauna of the Rutherford Fork of the Obion River.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 11, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADA024194
Entities
People
- Bernard L. Huff
- James H. Wheeler
- Paul G. Barding
- Terry M. Hogan
- William D. Duckert