Annual Storm Water Report for the Y-12 National Security Complex, Oak Ridge, Tennessee (Rev.7)

Technical Report · Sun Dec 01 04:00:00 EST 2013

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1117626· OSTI ID:1117626

This is the second annual storm water report prepared in accordance with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued to the Y-12 National Security Complex (Y-12 Complex) on December 1, 2011, and the corresponding Y-12 Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWP3) which became effective on September 7, 2012. However, Appendix A does contain some analytical data gathered under the previous NPDES permit and SWP3 for comparison purposes. The quality of storm water exiting the Y-12 Complex via East Fork Poplar Creek remained relatively stable from 2012 to 2013. However, there was one largely unexpected high concentration of mercury noted in an area that is not known to have previously been a mercury use area. This was noted in Sector AA, Outfall 014. This outfall is normally sampled on a rotating basis but, due this elevated concentration, will be sampled again in 2014. The Y-12 Complex will continue to implement appropriate BMPs and reduce outside material storage areas where possible. Emphasis will continue to be placed on site inspections and timely implementation of proper storm water control measures.

• Research Organization: Oak Ridge Y-12 Plant (Y-12), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE Office of Defense Programs (DP)
• Contributing Organization: Clean Water Compliance Section of the Environmental Compliance Department: Environment, Safety and Health
• DOE Contract Number: AC05-00OR22800
• OSTI ID: 1117626
• Report Number(s): Y/TS--2035-R7
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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