Reconnaissance Sampling of Storm Water Runoff Pollution at an Arid Industrial Navy Base

Abstract

A storm water runoff sampling program for a large industrial facility without a centralized storm drain system was developed and tested. The approach allows assessment of environmental impact, source identification, and guidance for management. Contaminant levels were found to be extremely variable, and at times, sufficient to pose an ecological risk. Worst-case first-flush samples following varying intervals without rain are compared with late storm flow samples to assess the full range in contaminant concentrations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1992
Accession Number
ADA252276

Entities

People

  • L. E. Gadbois

Organizations

  • Naval Command, Control and Ocean Surveillance Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Alkenes
  • Chemical Analysis
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Environment
  • Environmental Pollutants
  • Environmental Protection
  • Hydrocarbon Fuels
  • Liquid Chromatography
  • Materials Science
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Risk Analysis
  • Salt Water
  • Water Quality

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

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