Wastewater Characterization Survey, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri.

Abstract

A wastewater characterization survey was conducted by members of the Armstrong Laboratory Occupational and Environmental Health directorate Water Quality Function from 28 Oct 91 - 7 Nov 91 at Whiteman AFB, MO. The purpose of the survey was to identify and characterize the wastewater, determine the appropriateness of present disposal methods, determine the need for routine sampling or monitoring and recommend parameters for wastewater analysis. Results of the sampling showed metals and volatile organic discharge in varying concentrations throughout the base. Recommendations are: (1) evaluation of industrial operations and chemical disposal procedures at designated sites; (2) routine monitoring of the discharge from the Hospital and Audiovisual for silver; (3) excavation and sediment disposal at the Transportation Washrack and WWTP Effluent discharge point; (4) collection and analyses of sludge at oil water separators, to include the oil and water side; (5) evaluation of the sanitary sewer system for corrosion and sediment buildup by a mobile Reveal and Seal Unit; (6) background soil sample collection and analyses; and (7) pretreatment of Aqueous Film Forming Foam discharge and notification of the Base Bioenvironmental Engineer, Environmental Coordinator, and WWTP personnel when discharge occurs.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1992
Accession Number
ADA254631

Entities

People

  • Mary K. Fields
  • Robert P. Davis

Organizations

  • Armstrong Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Corrosion
  • Engineers
  • Environmental Health
  • Excavation
  • Health
  • Health Services
  • Hospitals
  • Medical Personnel
  • Monitoring
  • Oil Water Separators
  • Sampling
  • Sediments
  • Separators
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Water Quality

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Agricultural Chemistry/Soil Science
  • Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of Proposed Air Force Base Actions.
  • Medical or Health Care Field.