Basin F Investigative Studies. Report 2. Historical Review

Abstract

This report presents a history of chemical waste disposal at RMA as compiled from the files of various Government Agencies and other sources. Areas addressed include the integrity of the asphalt membrane, evaporation rates associated with Basin F liquid, deep-well disposal of Basin F fluid, characterization and treatment studies of Basin F liquid and sludge, and migration of contaminants via groundwater which might be attributed to Basin F. A large body of evidence is presented testifying that the asphalt membrane no longer provides an impervious lining in the basin. Such evidence includes photographs of the deteriorated liner, a close correlation between chloride levels in the monitoring wells surrounding the basin and the liquid levels in Basin F, and the finding of significant copper contamination in the soil surrounding the basin periphery.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA285577

Entities

People

  • Andrew J. Green
  • Norman R. Francingues
  • Robert E. Buhts

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Boundaries
  • Chemical Warfare
  • Chemical Warfare Agents
  • Chlorides
  • Construction
  • Contamination
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Environmental Pollutants
  • Governments
  • Groundwater
  • Health Services
  • Hydrocarbons
  • Industrial Plants
  • Medical Personnel
  • Sodium Compounds
  • Waste Products

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Environmental Remediation and Restoration.
  • Hydraulic Engineering.
  • Theoretical Analysis.