Wastewater characterization survey, Plattsburgh AFB, New York. Final report
The USAFOEHL conducted a survey characterizing the wastewater in the Plattsburgh AFB sanitary, storm, and surface-water discharges from the base and determining if applicable discharge standards are being violated. A total of 31 sampling sites were evaluated including 12 sanitary, 13 surface, and 6 storm-water sources. Priority pollutants were found in samples from the sanitary and storm sewers and in the streams leaving the base. Recommendations were: (1) Combustible-gas detection sytems should be installed in lift stations. (2) A comprehensive hazardous-waste survey should be conducted to identify the source of the contaminants. (3) Respirators should be worn by personnel entering the wet well of lift stations, Building 2291. (4) Alternates for achieving better oil/water separation should be investigated. (5) The possibility of cross connections between the sanitary and storm systems should be investigated. (6) Oil/water separators discharge should be determined and should be connected to the sanitary sewer system. (7) Streams should be monitored for ammonia to avoid aquatic toxicity problems. (8) The BOD/COD ration should be determined by monitoring these parameters in the stream flowing through Copeland Oil property. (9) Additional analysis should be conducted on the seepage from the marina beach area. (10) A hazardous-material training program should be instituted.
- Research Organization:
- Air Force Occupational and Environmental Health Lab., Brooks AFB, TX (USA)
- OSTI ID:
- 6328238
- Report Number(s):
- AD-A-181346/8/XAB; USAFOEHL-87-062EQ0159EEF
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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