Secondary containment for pesticide/fertilizer storage facilities using geosynthetic materials
Technical Report
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OSTI ID:28881
The current design and operation of pesticide (and fertilizer) transfer, storage, and mixing facilities is regulated by numerous Federal laws and State regulations. The intended results are that these facilities be designed and operated in such a way that contamination of soil, surface water and groundwater are limited. To accomplish these goals, secondary containment structures are being utilized. Commonly used structures for secondary containment of hazardous and non-hazardous materials include concrete pads structures equipped with a drainage/collection system and earthen embankment. This paper discusses the effectiveness of these structures to perform the intended function of containment, and presents construction materials (geomembranes, geotextiles, and geonets) to enhance performance. In addition, the application of geosynthetic materials to new construction and upgrading (retrofitting) existing facilities are presented, together with design concepts, that satisfy the regulatory intent to protect the environment.
- Research Organization:
- MidWest Plan Service, Ames, IA (United States)
- OSTI ID:
- 28881
- Report Number(s):
- Y--236; CONF-9402107--
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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