Wastewater characterization survey, Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico. Final report, 28 September 1992-9 October 1992
A wastewater characterization survey was conducted at Cannon AFB, New Mexico, from 28 September 1992 - 9 October 1992 by personnel from the Water Quality Branch of Armstrong Laboratory. Extensive sampling of the wastewater lagoon influent, effluent, and sludge was conducted. In addition, 9 industrial sites were sampled in the industrial areas of the base. The average influent biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) was 197 milligrams per liter (mg/1) and the average chemical oxygen demand (COD) was 436 mg/1. The lagoons removed 63% of the BOD in the wastewater. Low levels of metals were found, but levels of oils and greases, chloride, sulfate, solids, nitrogen, and phosphorus were higher than typical of weak wastewater levels. Selenium levels in the wastewater were higher than allowed by New Mexico Water Quality Regulations for irrigation. The new wastewater treatment plant to be built must comply with New Mexico standards for discharges of water into or below the surface of the ground.... Wastewater characterization, Cannon AFB, New Mexico, Selenium, Irrigation, Lagoon, Biochemical oxygen demand, Chemical oxygen demand.
- Research Organization:
- Armstrong Lab., Brooks AFB, TX (United States). Occupational and Environmental Health Directorate
- OSTI ID:
- 5854091
- Report Number(s):
- AD-A-267250/9/XAB
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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