Accession Number:
ADA097935
Title:
Characteristics, Control and Treatment of Leachate at Military Installations.
Descriptive Note:
Interim rept.,
Corporate Author:
CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING RESEARCH LAB (ARMY) CHAMPAIGN IL
Personal Author(s):
Report Date:
1981-02-01
Pagination or Media Count:
103.0
Abstract:
This report documents results of an extensive review of literature on leachate, provides introductory information about leachate, and answers such questions as What is leachate Why is it important What are its characteristics How can a leaching landfill be detected How can leachate formation be mitigated What does remedial action cost This document is intended to educate Army personnel about leachate, provide DA points of contact for assistance, and provide guidelines for problem identification. This report may be used by Facilities Engineers to identify leaching landfills, prepare and implement a monitoring program, and institute shortterm remedial measures. Author
Descriptors:
- *WASTE DISPOSAL
- *WASTE MANAGEMENT
- *WASTE TREATMENT
- *LEACHING
- MILITARY FACILITIES
- WATER POLLUTION ABATEMENT
- WASTE WATER
- MONITORING
- TOXICITY
- COSTS
- GROUND WATER
- SURFACE WATERS
- SAMPLING
- CONCENTRATION(COMPOSITION)
- TOXIC AGENTS
- BURIED OBJECTS
- ARMY OPERATIONS
- WATER QUALITY
- AQUATIC ORGANISMS
- LAND AREAS
- HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
Subject Categories:
- Administration and Management
- Water Pollution and Control