Drinking Water Disinfection Survey, Stewart ANGB, New York

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Abstract:

The Air Force conducted a drinking water disinfection survey at Stewart Air National Guard base from 9-11 July 1990. The scope of the survey included investigating and sampling the base water distribution system. The objectives of the survey were to evaluate the following areas source water quality, treatment processes, distribution system and layout, water use trends, and monitoring procedures. Samples were analyzed for Total Trihalomethane TTHM , Maximim Total Trihalomethane Potential MPT, Total Organic Carbon TOC, and Total Organic Halides TOX. Recommendations 1 Pursue legal andor contractual means to obtain source water which meets Federal and State standards. 2 Switch the disinfectant from chlorine to chloramines. Alternatively, install an air stripping unit or install a drinking water distribution system.

Author(s):
Curtis, Darrin L. ; Randall, John E.
Author Organization(s):
AIR FORCE OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH LAB BROOKS AFB TX
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. 9-11 Jul 1990
Pagination:
0033

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
AFOEHL-90-173EQ00183KPW
Monitor Series:
AFOEHL
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_1.3.2_Personnel Management
Modernization Areas:
Directed Energy
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
*DISINFECTION, *WATER TREATMENT, *DRINKING WATER, DISTRIBUTION, WATER, NEW YORK, CARBON, SURVEYS, ORGANIC MATERIALS, SAMPLING, HALIDES, STANDARDS, PATTERNS, CONSUMPTION, WATER QUALITY, WATER DISTRIBUTION, WATER SUPPLIES, MONITORING, UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT, SOURCES, AIR FORCE
Field(s)/Group(s):
Water Pollution and Control
Report Date:
1990 Oct 01