Sediment-Water Interactions and Contaminants in Corps of Engineers Reservoir Projects
Abstract
Contaminants in Corps of Engineers (CE) reservoir and waterway projects have caused problems in the past. The potential for these contaminants to cause additional problems has increased as more sophisticated water quality sampling programs and analyses have been adopted by field offices. Contaminant- sediment-water interactions are major mechanisms determining contaminate levels in project waters and availability to contaminants for biological uptake. This report examines the literature on sediment-water interactions and contaminant processes with respect to the unique conditions present in reservoirs. The report also examines the results of CE District surveys conducted to determine the nature and magnitude of contaminant problems in reservoir projects. Recommendations for future investigations are made based on the frequency of contaminant occurrence in CE projects and the major mechanisms for contaminant interaction with sediment and water. Keywords: Water quality, Water pollution; Dredged materials.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1989
- Accession Number
- ADA211153
Entities
People
- Aaron L. Mills
- Douglas Gunnison
- James M. Brannon
- Linda K. Blum