Shower Water Reuse System-Expanded Operations to Laundry Water
Abstract
Residues of military-relevant substances that were part of mission essential activities have been found in soil, air, surface and ground water samples, creating environmental problems and interfering with training activities. The Army Environmental Quality Technology (EQT) Zero Footprint Camp Program is dedicated to finding ways to reduce the environmental impact and logistics burden imposed by expeditionary facilities, while also finding replacements for substances causing environmental and/or occupational risks to health. A preliminary assessment was conducted of possible effects on environmental quality and human health from the use of commercially available water treatment chemicals (RoQuest 6000, Magnasol 4000, Cat-Floc 8108 and Nalcolyte 8105) applied to laundry water for recycling and reuse. When used according to the manufacturer's guidelines, the chemicals pose little to no risk as they are almost completely removed from the finished water after completion of the recycling process. Disposal of unused product and sludge from the intended application should follow pertinent guidelines.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 2014
- Accession Number
- ADA623518
Entities
People
- Valerie H. Adams
- William S. Eck
Organizations
- United States Army Public Health Command