Wastewater Characterization and Hazardous Waste Technical Assistance Survey, Bergstrom AFB Texas
Abstract
At the request of 67 Combat Support Group/DEEV the Air Force Occupational and Environmental Health Laboratory conducted a wastewater characterization and hazardous waste technical assistance survey at Bergstrom AFB (BAFB) from 6-15 Mar 89. The scope of the wastewater survey was to characterize the effluent exiting the base and the effluent from 23 industrial facilities and 10 food-serving facilities. The scope of the hazardous waste survey was to address hazardous waste management practices and explore opportunities for hazardous waste minimization. Specific recommendations from the survey include: (1) Accompany City of Austin personnel during wastewater sampling procedures; (2) Sample at the manhole exiting the main lift station rather than at the lift station wet well; (3) Split wastewater samples with the City of Austin for comparison of results; (4) Ensure that oil/water separators and grease traps are functioning properly and are cleaned out regularly; (5) Limit the quantity of soaps and solvents discharged down the drain to the sanitary sewer; (6) Establish a waste disposal contract for the removal of wastes in the Petroleum Oils and Lubricants underground storage tanks. (7) Remove, analyze, and properly dispose of oil contaminated soil from accumulation sites. (8) Move indoors or secure, cover, and berm the aluminum sign reconditioning tank at 67 Civil Engineering Squadron Protective Coating. (9) Connect 67 Combat Repair Squadron Test Cell floor drains to the sanitary sewer. Wastewater characterization, Waste reduction, Hazardous waste, Water minimization, Environmental pollution and control.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1990
- Accession Number
- ADA218845
Entities
People
- Nancy S. Hedgecock