Interpretation of CPT Data for Design of Earth Dams Near Tehachapi, California
The Static Cone Penetration Test (CPT) was used to obtain needed geotechnical information for design and construction of two small earth dams near Tehachapi, California. The basic CPT...
The Use of Cone Penetrometer Testing to Investigate Sand Fill Subsidence Beneath Highways
During construction of Interstate I-10 between Baton Rouge and LaPlace, Louisiana, highly organic swamp deposits were excavated and replaced with hydraulically pumped river sand. The main...
In Situ Tests on a Florida Peat
A geotechnical exploration program at a site predominated by surface peats has been performed. The study encompasses the performance of in situ field tests and laboratory soil tests. Field...
Aerated Static Pile Composting of Wastewater Sludge: A Field Study in Longmont, Colorado
This is a report of experimental work at the Longmont wastewater plant at Colorado, on aerated static pile composting of wastewater sludge. 61% of the sludge mass used in compost piles...
Comprehensive Odor Control Programat East Bay Municipal Utility District (SD-1)
An odor control study was performed in a wastewater treatment plant in California to evaluate the interactive role of various factors tailored to site specific conditions. The scope of...
Contaminated Well Field Study Case History: West Milford Township
The contaminated well field program initiated by the NJDEP has proven effective in enabling a rapid response to a wide variety of water supply and groundwater contamination problems as...
Design Considerations and Experiences with VOC Treatment Technologies
This paper presents a review of design considerations and experiences with packed column aeration for removal of volatile organic chemicals (VOC) from groundwater at various locations...
Evaluation of Landfill Leachate Recirculation
The effectiveness of leachate recycle as a leachate management technique has been evaluated at a landfill in central Pennsylvania where recirculation has been practiced for seven years....
Hydrogeologic Investigation of the Chillicothe, Ohio Landfill
A hydrogeologic investigation of a municipal waste landfill determined that the local surface and ground water are being polluted. Water quality monitoring and aerial photography were...
A Study of the Potential for Groundwater Contamination by Alcohol Blended Gasolines
This paper describes the increased solubility of gasoline-hydrocarbons in groundwater when alcohols are used as octane enhancement additives and the effects of 'gasohol versus...
Special Water Treatment in New Jersey
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) performed a study on 'special water treatment'. The main goal of the project was to assess in detail...
Removal of Trace Organics in MunicipalWastewater
This paper presents the results of three years of monitoring effluent quality from two treatment facilities for trace organic chemicals in Pima County, Arizona. Approximately thirty 24-hour...
Low Head Filtration Removal Efficiencies of
The removal of Giardia cysts from low turbidity waters is of great concern in many areas of the United States. A pilot program was undertaken to determine if an established low head filtration...
Power from the Incineration of Wastewater Sludge
The City of Kansas City, Kansas recently completed an upgrading of their existing primary treatment and sludge handling system in preparation for the addition of a high purity oxygen activated...
Remedial Measures for a Creosote Impoundment Closure
In conformance with the 1984 amendments to the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Part 264 requirements, Burlington Northern Railroad (BN) constructed a double high density...
Effects of Organic Compounds on the Adsorption and Desorption of Metals in Soils
This study evaluated the adsorption and release rates of toxic metals in a soil system also impacted with organic compounds. The soil type studied is common to hazardous waste sites throughout...
Reduction of Nitrogen and COD by Land Disposal of Dairy Wastewater
Land disposal of industrial wastewater, and in particular the ridge and furrow (R&F) process, has been a popular and simple treatment method for many years. This study, conducted...
Risk-Based Design of Inspection Programs for Detecting Leaky Underground Storage Tanks
A mathematical framework is developed for estimating the effectiveness of large-scale inspection programs for leaky underground storage tanks. The framework incorporates the leak likelihood...
Data from Most Monitoring Wells in Limestone Terranes Are Irrelevant to Pollutant Detection but Reliable Monitoring Can Be Attained: Why and How
The conventional system of using three or more monitoring wells placed down-gradient from a site and one or more background wells placed up-gradient from it is extremely unlikely to detect...
Sulfide Control in Omaha and Cedar Rapids
Omaha, Nebraska, and Cedar Rapids, Iowa have been involved in efforts to control sulfide in major interceptors, at the influent to the treatment plants, and within the treatment facilities....
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