Brine disposal in the Gulf of Mexico: projected impacts for West Hackberry based on Bryan Mound experience

Technical Report · Mon Jun 01 00:00:00 EDT 1981

OSTI ID:5705529

This report was prepared in compliance with a DOE permit issued by EPA for brine discharge into the Gulf of Mexico from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve West Hackberry facility, Cameron Parish, Louisiana. Projected impacts of brine disposal on the nearshore marine environment are presented because of post-discharge experience and knowledge gained from the Bryan Mound, Texas brine disposal site which has been operational for one year. Based on Bryan Mound discharge experience, brine disposal at West Hackberry is projected to have minimal impact on the biota and sediment and water quality.

• Research Organization: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Washington, DC (USA). Environmental Data and Information Service
• OSTI ID: 5705529
• Report Number(s): PB-82-109513
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
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DIFFUSION
FISHERIES
GULF OF MEXICO
MAPS
MATHEMATICAL MODELS
MORTALITY
NUTRIENTS
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