Wastewater Characterization Survey, Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico

Abstract

A wastewater characterization survey was conducted at Cannon AFB, New Mexico, from 28 September 1992 - 9 October 1992 by personnel from the Water Quality Branch of Armstrong Laboratory. Extensive sampling of the wastewater lagoon influent, effluent, and sludge was conducted. In addition, 9 industrial sites were sampled in the industrial areas of the base. The average influent biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) was 197 milligrams per liter (mg/1) and the average chemical oxygen demand (COD) was 436 mg/1. The lagoons removed 63% of the BOD in the wastewater. Low levels of metals were found, but levels of oils and greases, chloride, sulfate, solids, nitrogen, and phosphorus were higher than typical of weak wastewater levels. Selenium levels in the wastewater were higher than allowed by New Mexico Water Quality Regulations for irrigation. The new wastewater treatment plant to be built must comply with New Mexico standards for discharges of water into or below the surface of the ground.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1993
Accession Number
ADA267250

Entities

People

  • Richard P. Mccoy

Organizations

  • Armstrong Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Alkenes
  • Aquatic Organisms
  • Biochemical Oxygen Demand
  • Chlorides
  • Civil Engineering
  • Drinking Water
  • Environmental Protection
  • Fish
  • Groundwater
  • Habitats
  • Health Services
  • Medical Personnel
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Sheet Metal
  • United States
  • Water Quality
  • Wildlife

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Environmental Engineering.
  • Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of Proposed Air Force Base Actions.