Biological and chemical assessment of M-Area process discharge to Tim's Branch: June 1985-December 1986

Technical Report · Fri May 01 04:00:00 EDT 1987

OSTI ID:6126325

Specht, W L; Pickett, J B; Muska, C F; Starkel, W M; Giffin, M; Trapp, K E

This study addresses the effects of the A-014 outfall on the chemistry and biota of Tim's Branch and Upper Three Runs Creek from June 1985 through December 1986. In addition to analyses for chemical parameters, the periphyton and macroinvertebrate communities on each site were sampled to assess the impact of the M-Area discharges on the overall condition of these communities. Acute laboratory toxicity tests were conducted on noncontact cooling water/air stripper water and noncontact cooling water/air stripper water/Liquid Effluent Treatment Facility (LETF) effluent using bluegill sunfish and Daphnia pulex. The data indicate no adverse impact on the water chemistry, water quality, or aquatic communities of the Tim's Branch/Upper Three Runs system due to discharges from the A-014 outfall after startup of the M-Area Project Air Stripper and the M-Area Liquid Effluent Treatment Facility.

• Research Organization: Du Pont de Nemours (E.I.) and Co., Aiken, SC (USA). Savannah River Plant
• DOE Contract Number: AC09-76SR00001
• OSTI ID: 6126325
• Report Number(s): DPSP-87-1115-Rev.; ON: DE87014438
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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