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WATER POLLUTION CONTROL RESEARCH SERIES • 16080(328203)
Projects of the National
Water Quality Control
Research Program
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY • WATER QUALITY OFFICE
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PROJECTS OF THE NATIONAL
WATER QUALITY CONTROL
RESEARCH PROGRAM
August 1971
Office of Research and Monitoring
Environmental Protection Agency
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Table of Contents
Projects of the National Water Quality Control Research Program
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Introduction 1
Program Description 3
Grant and Contract Projects 5
In House Projects 29
Publications 33
Information 35
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INTRODUCTION
Under the provisions of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as
amended by the Clean Water Restoration Act of 1966, the Environmental
Protection Agency is authorized to conduct research and development
activities. These activities may be completed through the in-house
effort of Federal laboratories, or they may be carried out through
the funding and sponsorship of research and development grant and
contract programs.
The purpose of this document is to provide a listing of all projects
funded by the National Water Quality Control Research Program, Office
of Research and Monitoring, during Fiscal Year 1971.
For more detailed information on the National Water Quality Control
Research Program, please contact:
National Water Quality Control Research Program
Office of Research and Monitoring
Environmental Protection Agency
Washington, D. C. 20242
or
National Water Quality Control Research Program
Office of Research and Monitoring
Robert S. Kerr Water Research Center
P. 0. Box 1198
Ada, Oklahoma 74820
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NATIONAL WATER QUALITY CONTROL RESEARCH PROGRAM
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The National Water Quality Control Research Program at the Robert S.
Kerr Water Research Center, Ada, Oklahoma, is responsible for con-
ceiving, developing, and field testing methodology for the improvement
of water quality by means other than conventional waste treatment.
This includes, but is by no means limited to: research on methods
of modifying environmental conditions to minimize or reduce pollutional
effects; changes in product technology to eliminate or reduce pollutants;
techniques of managing waste discharges and their receiving waters
to minimize pollutional effects; and the utilization of soil for the
treatment of liquid wastes and sludges.
The activities of the Program are divided into the following four
areas according to common methodology and objectives:
Environmental Control Technology—Research to provide the technology
to minimize or reduce pollutional effects through modification of
environmental conditions such as in-stream aeration, reservoir de-
stratification, biological manipulation, in situ chemical treatment,
and control of pollution from bottom sediments; and research into
methodologies for minimizing pollutional effects by managing waste
discharges and/or their receiving waters such as by dispersion,
detention, diversion, dilution, or flow regulation.
Product Control Technology—Research related to the control of pollution
from multiple sources by product modification (such as the development
of phosphorus-free detergents to reduce phosphorus pollution).
Soil Treatment Technology—Research and development related to the
utilization of soils for the treatment of liquid wastes and sludges.
Research includes the adaptability of different soil systems to the
treatment of various wastes, microbiological processes involving soil
bacteria, physical-chemical interactions of pollutants with soils, the
development of the concepts of soil-sludge interactions, and the
development of design and operating criteria for practical application.
Biological Control Technology—Research directed to the development of
treatment applications, environmental management, and ecological tech-
nology development. This includes the development of non-conventional
biological mechanisms for treatment of point-source pollutants, develop-
ment of regulatory mechanisms to achieve a greater measure of control
of the aquatic food chain to diminish the adverse effects of non-point-
source pollutants, and development of ecological technology to maximize
protection and utilization of aquatic resources.
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National Water Quality Control Research Program
Grant and Contract Projects
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PROJECT NUMBER 16080 HTY (68-01-0087)
TITLE OF PROJECT "Control of Pollution from Mercury-Laden Bottom
Deposits In Streams and Lakes"
CONTRACTOR
Midwest Research Institute
H25 Volker Boulevard
Kansas City, Missouri 64110
Project Site Kansas City, Missouri
SPECIFIC DATA ABOUT THIS AWARD
Award Date June 25, 1971
Completion Date Jan. 2k, 1972
PROJECT DIRECTOR
Dr. Harold M. Hubbard
Dr. Ivan C. 3nith
Project Cost $58,871
Federal Cost $58,871
DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT
Three different approaches for controlling pollution from mercury-laden
bottom deposits of streams and lakes will be evaluated in the laboratory
as follows:
1. Dredging and beneficiation—Various beneficiation procedures
Including flotation and chemical process will be evaluated. If the
mercury can be successfully removed from the sediments, sediment disposal J
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from sediments to the overlying water. An overburden of clay or other I
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PROJECT NUMBER lg080 HTZ (68-01-0088)
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CONTRACTOR
Battelle Memorial Institute
Columbus Laboratories
505 King Avenue
Columbus, Ohio *13201
"The Development of a Material-Equipment System to Overlay
Mercury and Benthic Nutrient Contaminated Sludge Deposits
with a Polymer Film"
PROJECT DIRECTOR j
Mr. Michael Epstein 1
Mr. Michael Widman j
Project Site Columbus, Ohio
SPECIFIC DATA ABOUT THIS AWARD
Award Date June 25, 1971
Completion Date February 2^, 1972
Project Cost
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The object of the project is to develop new and effective methods for
controlling pollution from mercury-laden bottom deposits in streams and
lakes. The approach of this research is to develop a barrier film which
can be formed in situ to cover contaminated bottom sediments. Polymer film
blankets will be developed and tested to determine their effectiveness
for sealing-in mercury contaminants contained in bottom sediments. The
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established by the polymer film is of concern. Consequently, efforts |
will be directed toward developing a material which forms an impermeable i
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PROJECT NUMBER 16080 HUA (Contract No. 68-01-0089)
TITLE OF PROJECT "Control of Pollution from Mercury-Laden Bottom Deposits
In Streams and Lakes"'
PROJECT DIRECTOR
Mr. Donald R. Talbot
CONTRACTOR
Martin Marietta Corporation
Research Institute for Advanced Dr. L. H. Bongers
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1^50 S. Rolling Road
Baltimore, Maryland 21227
Project Site
SPECIFIC DATA ABOUT THIS AWARD
Award Date* June 25, 1971
Completion Date Jan. 2H, 1972
Project Cost $33,6*45
Federal Cost $33,6^5
DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT
The objective of this project is to establish the desirability of reducing
or preventing mercury cycling from sediments by using porous coverings.
Laboratory tests will be conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of
applying sand, gravel, and/or "popcorn" concrete as the porous cover
material. Mercury-enriched sediments will be examined to determine
the effect on the migration of mercury into the water by varying cover
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PROJECT NUMBER 16080 HUB (Contract No. 68-01-0090)
TITLE OF PROJECT "Control of Pollution from Mercury-Laden Bottom Deposits
in Streams and Lakes"
CONTRACTOR. PROJECT DIRECTOR
Arthur D. Little, Inc. Mr. Joseph Tratnyek
15 Acorn Park
Cambridge, Massachusetts 021*10
Project Site
SPECIFIC DATA ABOUT THIS AWARD
Award Date j^e 25, 1971 Project Cost $30,857
Completion Date Jan. 2^, 1972 Federal Cost $30,857
DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT
The objective of this project is to investigate the use of proteinaceous
materials to adsorb or bind mercury to prevent its escape from bottom
sediments. Laboratory feasibility studies will be conducted to ascertain
if proteinaceous substances are capable of binding practical amounts
of mercury and to elaborate on parameters which might affect this
adsorption at the trace concentrations normally found in the environment.
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PROJECT NUMBER" 16080 FSN
TITLE OF PROJECT "The Development of an Engineering Methodology for
the Reaeration of Rivers, Ponds and Lakes"
GRANTEE: PROJECT DIRECTOR-
JBF Scientific Corporation Ralph Bianchi
Lakeside Office Park
Burlington, Massachusetts 01880
Project Site: Burlington, Massachusetts
SPECIFIC DATA ABOUT THIS AWARD
Award Date: October 8, 1970 Project Cost:
Completion Date August 31, 1971 Federal Cost-
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DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT
The objective of this project is to develop an engineering design method
for applying existing aeration technology to the reaeration of rivers
and lakes. More specifically, it is to develop methods of transforming
the available data that are taken on aeration devices and in streams
into design formats (charts, formulas and tables) so that data can be
used to credit the increase in DO in specific waters over given periods
of time. The project emphasizes the development of the engineering
design methods that can be used in actual practice and the presentation
of the methods so that practical applications can be made to a specific
river or lake by personnel with background in the biological sciences
as well as the engineering sciences.
EPA Project Officer: Dr. Curtis C. Harlin, Jr., Ada Laboratory
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PROJECT NUMBER 16080 FYA
TITLE OF PROJECT "Oxygen Regeneration of Polluted Rivers"
GRANTEE-
PROJECT DIRECTOR"
Rutgers - The State University
New Brunswick, New Jersey 08903 William Whipple, Jr., Director
Water Resources Research Institute
DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT
This project continues work conducted during the preceding three
years under Grant No. 16080 DUP. The objective is to provide
answers to questions raised during the previous studies—
specifically: (1) the condition of unusually high deoxygenation
rates which occurred downstream of aerators; (2) the effectiveness
of flow concentration devices used in conjunction with surface
aerators; and (3) the comparison of mechanical aerators with pure
oxygen diffusers. The test site for the project was located on
the Passaic River near Pine Brook, N. J.
EPA Project Officer: Dr. Curtis C. Harlin, Jr., Ada
Project Site* New Brunswick, N. J.
SPECIFIC DATA ABOUT THIS AWARD
Award Date May l, 1970
Completion Date April 30, 1971
Project Cost $41,205
Federal Cost $29,000
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PROJECT NUMBER 16080 EVT
TITLE OF PROJECT. "Lake Diking as a Water Pollution Management Tool"
GRANTEE:
Brigham Young University
Provo, Utah 84601
PROJECT DIRECTOR
Dr. Dean K, Fuhriman
122 ELB
Brigham Young University
Provo, Utah 84601
Project Cost- $50,635
Federal Cost: $48,100
Project Site- Provo, Utah
SPECIFIC DATA ABOUT THIS AWARD
Award Date: June 3, 1971
Completion Date* June 30, 1972
DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT
The objectives of the project are to investigate the use of dikes to control
water quality in natural or man-made lakes; to determine the effectiveness -
of the dike system in the management of lake water quality; to recommend g
location and management details which will provide optimum control of
water quality; and to develop criteria and methodology for general
application of diking to control water quality in natural or man-made
lakes. Work of this project is being conducted at Utah Lake located
at Provo, Utah. During the first year of this study, sampling stations
were established within the Lake and its tributaries, and sampling
for water quality was conducted. Gaging stations on tributaries
and discharges from the Lake were also established, where needed,
and hydrological data were developed. The second year's work will further!
develop water quality characteristics by continuing the sampling program 2
and will concentrate on the computerized evaluation of available data.
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PROJECT NUMBER" 16080 FVK
TITLE OF PROJECT: "Hypolimnetic Flow Regimes in Lakes and Impoundments'
GRANTEE PROJECT DIRECTOR.
Towne School of Civil & Mechanical J. E. Edinger
Engineering
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104
Project Site: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
SPECIFIC DATA ABOUT THIS AWARD
Award Date: Sep. 15, 1970
Completion Date June 30, 1971
DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT
Project Cost- $80,274
Federal Cost $75,274
This project is a combined laboratory and analytic investigation of
hypolimnetic flows in impoundments. It is directed toward development
of impoundment water quality management techniques through understanding
of'the applied hydraulics of such flows. This project will demonstrate
the existence of many hydraulically different hypolimnetic flows, will
develop methods of classification of these flows based on reservoir
geometry and operation and will determine relationships among the
quantitative parameters entering their description.
EPA Project Officer: Dr. Curtis C. Harlin, Jr., Ada, Laboratory
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PROJECT NUMBER. 16080 ERQ
TITLE OF PROJECT: "Correlated Studies of Vancouver Lake—Water
Quality Prediction Study"
GRANTEE: PROJECT DIRECTOR.
Washington State University Dr. S. K. Bhagat
Pullman, Washington 99163
Project Site: Pullman, Washington
SPECIFIC DATA ABOUT THIS AWARD
Award Date. September 16, 1969 Project Cost. $27,651
Completion Date: March 15, 1971 Federal Cost $25,614
DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT
The objective of the project is to gather such information and es-
tablish such techniques as would provide the basis of prediction of
water quality in a shallow lake such as Vancouver Lake in Vancouver,
Washington, resulting from different management practices and
altered flow regimes. This involves the determination of seasonal
variations in water quality in the Columbia River and in Vancouver
Lake. These data and data-provided by hydraulic model studies
will be usea to predict water quality in the Lake if the southern
part of the Lake is connected with the Columbia River by a new
channel. The hydraulic model data will be provided from grant
project 16080 ERP.
EPA Project Officer: Dr. Curtis C. Harlin, Jr., Ada
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PROJECT NUMBER: 16080 ERP
TITLE OF PROJECT. "Correlated Studies of Vancouver Lake—Hydraulic
Model Study"
GRANTEE:
Washington State University
Pullman. Washington 99163
PROJECT DIRECTOR.
Dr. John F. Orsborn
Project Site: Pullman, Washington
SPECIFIC DATA ABOUT THIS AWARD
Award Date: Sept. 16, 1969
Completion Date March 15, 1971
Project Cost:
Federal Cost.
$56,209
$52,376
DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT
The principal objective of this project is to develop as complete
an analysis as possible of the best methods for introducing "purer"
water into Vancouver Lake from the Columbia River so as to establish
and maintain higher water quality standards in the Lake. The
hydraulic model studies will develop criteria for future projects
of this type and will provide information necessary for the Water
Quality Prediction Study~t?eing conducted under EPA grant No.
16080 ERQ.
EPA Project Officer: Dr. Curtis C. Harlin, Jr.. Ada
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Fede/iaZ Wat&i PoZJhjution Con&ioZ Act, A& Amejided
PROJECT NUMBER: 1608O DPC
TITLE OF PROJECT. "Water-Quality Regimen of Tahoe-Truckee System"
GRANTEE: PROJECT DIRECTOR-
Center for Water Resources Research Professor John V. A. Sharp
Desert Research Institute,
University of Nevada System
Reno, Nevada 89507
Project Site: Reno, Nevada
SPECIFIC DATA ABOUT THIS AWARD
Awaid Date. Aug. 3, 1970 Project Cost
Completion Date: jun. 29, 1971 Federal Cost:
$52,140
$46,359
DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT
The principal objective is development of a digixal simulation model which
will simulate inorganic water-quality records under various regimes of
flow and waste disposal in complex hydrologic systems which include
ground-water and dispersed components. A second objective is to develop §
methodology for building a water-quality model from intensive, short-
term water-quality records. Although the model is being developed on
the Tahoe-Truckee system, basic concepts used in its formulation are
independent of the system, permitting transfer of the conceptual model
to similar hydrologic systems. Application of the model to the Tahoe-
Truckee system will have the side benefit of enabling evaluation of
the effects of man's actions to manage flow and water quality or to
degrade water quality in the Truckee system.
FWQA Project Officer: John T. Marlar
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Completion Date Nov. 21, 1971 Federal Cose $98,400
19,938
DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT
The purpose of this project is to develop model formulations of heavy-
duty household detergents free of phosphates. Work is to concentrate on
the three most successful surfactants studied under previous Contract
No. 14-12-575- Synthesis of these surfactant compounds will be scaled-up
to provide kilogram quantities which will be sufficient to allow extensive
testing. Studies will be conducted to ascertain the effects of varying
the chain lengths of at least one of the three surfactants. Extensive
testing will be conducted to determine the "biological compatability"
of the surfactant candidates, including toxicity and biodegradability
studies.
EPA Project Officer: Dr. Curtis C. Harlin, Jr., Ada
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Fe.deAal OJatzfi Pothutcon Con£not Act, A4 Amewied.
PROJECT NUMBER. 16080 FWE Cm-12-875 Mod.)
TITLE OF PROJECT "Development of Phosphate-Free Heavy Duty Detergents."
CONTRACTOR
PROJECT DIRECTOR
The Gillette Company Research Institute
1413 Research Boulevard
Rockville, Maryland 20850 Dr. A. M.
Schwartz
Project Site. Rockville, Maryland
SPECIFIC DATA ABOUT THIS AWARD
Award Date1 May 22, 1970
Completion Date Nov. 21, 1971
DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT
$344,000 FY 70
Project Cost. 28,274 FY 71
Federal Cost $344,000 FY 70
28,274 FY 71
This project will demonstrate the development of heavy duty home laundry
detergents that contain no phosphates, are highly biodegradable, non-toxic
to aquatic organisms under both chronic and acute tests, have significantly
reduced biostimulatory properties compared to phosphate, and can satisfy the
demands placed on a detergent by consumers. This is a four phase study of
which phases I, II, III involving synthesis and testing of the candidate,
detergents. A future project, phase IV, which may be considered later on,J
involves testing the formulations in a market evaluation study. It is J
anticipated that this contract effort will aid in the control of |
eutrophication by reducing the phosphate entering the aquatic environment °
from one of the major pollutant sources—home laundry detergents. Contract!
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EPA Project Officer: A. F. Forziati, Headquarters
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FzdeAaZ WateA Pollution Control Act, Ai Amended.
PROJECT NUMBER. 3-6080 GNC (68-01-0102)
TITLE OF PROJECT Catalog of Manufactured Products Having Water
Pollution Potential
CONTRACTOR.
Arthur D. Little, Inc.
Acorn Park
Cambridge, Mass. 021*10
Project Site- Cambridge, Mass.
SPECIFIC DATA ABOUT THIS AWARD
Award Date- June 1, 1971
Completion Date June 25, 1971
PROJECT DIRECTOR
Dr. Joan B. Berkowitz
Project Cost
Federal Cost
$66,285
$66,285
DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT
The objective of this project is the preparation of a catalog of
manufactured products having water pollution potential. A
proliferation of manufactured products are, during the course of
their normal use, ultimately discharged to the environment, where
they have the potential of creating serious pollutional problems.
Manufactured products are defined as those finished commodities
purchased for use directly by consumers. The catalog of products
having water pollution potential will be prepared and products
will be grouped in conformance with the Standard Industrial Classi-
fication.
EPA Project Officer: Mr. Charles E. Myers, Headquarters
FWQA(HO) 9200-2 (Rev. 11-70)
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PROJECT NUMBER l6o80 GWF
TITLE OF PROJECT "Design and Operation Manual" Soil Systems for
Treated Municipal Wastewaters"
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GRANTEE
East Central State College
Ada, Oklahoma 7^820
Project Site. Ada> Oklahoma
SPECIFIC DATA ABOUT THIS AWARD
Award Date January 18, 1971
Completion Date June 30, 1971
DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT
PROJECT DIRECTOR"
B. J. Tillman
School of Environmental Science
Project Cost $27,428
Federal Cost $24,3^3
The primary objective of this project is to develop a manual for use in
the design and operation of soil systems which are utilized for recycling
treated municipal waste effluents. This project is to be a joint effort
cortiblning the expertise of the Robert S. Kerr Water Research Center,
selected nationally recognized authorities, and East Central State
College.
Secondary objectives which will be realized during the project are:
(1) The compilation of an annotated bibliography on the present
state of the art in the subject field.
(2) A summary of needed research.
EPA Project Officer: Richard E. Thomas, Ada
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PROJECT NUMBER 16080 EIT
TITLE OF PROJECT?'Denltrification in Soil During Wastewater Disposal"
GRANTEE
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, Pennsylvania
PROJECT DIRECTOR
Dr. Jean-Marc Bollag
Project Site' University Park, Pennsylvania
SPECIFIC DATA ABOUT THIS AWARD
Award Date. December 4, 1970
Completion Date- August 31, 1971
DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT
Project Cost: $28,917
Federal Cost $27,^71
It is the major purpose of this project to find means of stimulating
and forcing the denitrification process. The project has the following
specific aims:
1. To develop a simple applicable and reproducible method for the
determination of the denitrifying power of an eco-system under field
conditions.
2. To investigate the pathway of nitrate reduction by various isolated
soil microorganisms.
3. To study the effects under controlled laboratory conditions of
individual variables and their interactions on the denitrification
process with isolated denitrifiers, microbial communities and soil.
h. To study possible means of stimulating the denitrifying power of
the soil eco-system.
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TITLE OF PROJECT-
"Hater Quality Control Through Single Crop
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GRANTEE
Bemidji State College
Bemidji, Minnesota 55601
PROJECT DIRECTOR
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Completion Date June 30, 1971
Federal Cost- $10,734.
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of the industry with the aquatic environment poses a potential threat
ro recreational waters. The purpose of this project is to study the
impact of wild rice culture on water quality. The overall objective is
to provide information that will make possible the development of the indt$tr^
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INFORM A TION SHEET
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FtdzAal W&t&i VoLRu&Lon ContnoZ Act, A& Amended
PROJECT NUMBER 16080 FQK
TITLE OF PROJECT "The Role of Trace Elements In the Management of
Nuisance Growths"
GRANTEE PROJECT DIRECTOR
Academy of Natural Sciences of Dr. Ruth Patrick
Philadelphia
19th and the Parkway
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103
Project Site Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
SPECIFIC DATA ABOUT THIS AWARD
Award Date Vl/71 Project Cost
Completion Date 3/31/72 Federal Cost
$92,218
$85,69^
DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT
The objective of this project is to determine if more favorable conditions
for species of algae which are a desirable food source in the aquatic eco-
system can be provided by manipulation of trace nutrients. Laboratory
experiments, during this second year of the project, will be conducted to
determine the effect of various concentrations of nickel, vanadium,
chromium, and selenium on the development of various kinds of algae under
nutrient enriched conditions. A practical application phase will be
initiated for actual regulation of populations of nuisance algae.
Experimentation in the application phase will determine the value of
manganese additions in regulating algal populations in streams and ponds.
EPA Project Officer: Dr. William R. Duffer, Ada
FWQA(HiJ) 9200-1 (Rev. n-70)
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NATIONAL WATER QUALITY CONTROL RESEARCH PROGRAM
IN-HOUSE PROJECTS
Management of Impoundments for Water Quality, 16080 WNV
Project Leader: Dr. William R. Duffer
The purpose of the project is to determine changes in stream water
quality resulting from the construction of reservoirs. The Arbuckle
Reservoir in south central Oklahoma was used for this purpose. Data
collection was terminated in April 1970, at which time the data
represented two years of pre-impoundment and two years of post-im-
poundment conditions. Statistical analyses of the accumulated
physical, chemical, and biological data have been completed. Publi-
cation of the final project report is expected in the near future.
Effects of Feedlot Runoff on Water Quality of Impoundments, 16080 WNW
Project Leader: Dr. William R. Duffer
The purpose of the project is to determine water quality changes in
impoundments resulting from feedlot runoff. The project site used
for this study was a 12,000-head capacity commercial feedlot located
near McKinney, Texas. All collected data has been collated and
analyzed and the first draft of the final project report has been
completed. Early publication of this report is expected.
Water Quality Improvement by Purification with Higher Plants, 16080 WSY
Project Leader: Dr. William R. Duffer
The objective of this project is to develop a treatment process using
higher plants to remove pollutants from various types of waste effluents.
Recent experiments have shown that a few higher plant species can take
up, accumulate and/or metabolize several types of pollutants from soil
or water. Higher plant species are usually easy to manage and harvest
and could provide a practical and economical means of removing pollutants
from waste effluents. Plant screening tests were initiated during
May 1971, and plans have been completed for construction of lysimeter
units for experimental studies at the field site.
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Management of Hydroelectric Pumped-Storage for Water Quality, 16080 WRM
Project Leader: Lowell E. Leach
The objective of this project is to provide operating agencies with
design and operating guides for managing water quality at pumped-storage
projects. The Salina-Project in eastern Oklahoma, operated by the
Grand River Dam Authority, is being used as a project site. The sample
and data collection program was initiated during January 1971. This
project is scheduled to continue through fiscal year 1972.
Covering of Sludge Deposits as a Water Quality Control Measure, 16080 WST
Project Leader: Lowell E. Leach
The objectives of this project are: (1) to evaluate a number of bottom
sealing agents for retarding or eliminating oxygen uptake and nutrient
transfer from bottom sludge deposits into overlying waters; (2) to
determine the effect of sealing agents on algal productivity; and (3)
to determine the feasibility of containing toxic materials in bottom
sludges with various types of bottom sealants. This project was
initiated during the last quarter of fiscal year 1971 and efforts thus
far have consisted of experimental design and assembly of equipment.
State-of-the-Art on Artificial Reservoir Destratification, 16080 WPV
Project Leader: Lowell E. Leach
The objective of this project is to search the literature of all
recently reported reservoir destratification systems from which
evaluation and comparisons of destratification efficiency, oxygenation
efficiency, range of effects and economic considerations can be made.
It is intended that this work support and complement that already
published by bringing together and comparing existing techniques in
order that refinement of techniques, areas of additional research needs
can be noted, and ultimate optimization of destratification systems
can be accomplished. This project is expected to be completed and
report published during the first half of the fiscal year 1972.
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Develop Technology for Soil Treatment of Runoff from Beef Cattle
Feedlots, 16080 WNU
Project Leader: Richard E. Thomas
This project is to determine the suitability of spray-runoff soil
systems for the treatment of feedlot runoff. It consists of two
phases: (1) a pilot study using small plots for the purpose of
determining approximate loading rates and removal efficiencies, and
(2) a full-scale study at a 12,000-head capacity feedlot located near
McKinney, Texas, for evaluation under actual operating conditions.
Phase I was completed and used as the basis for the design of the
full-scale system to be operated under Phase II. Operation of the
full-scale system (Phase II) was initiated October 1, 1970. Data
was collected on the full-scale system until March 1971, at which
time activities of the project were temporarily suspended because of
insufficient number of cattle in the feedlot. It is expected that
this project will resume in September of 1971.
Evaluate Soil Treatment for Domestic Wastewaters, 16080 WPH
Project Leader: Richard E. Thomas
This project is to evaluate the feasibility of utilizing spray-runoff
soil treatment for complete handling of wastewater from small com-
munities. The study is being conducted at the Robert S. Kerr Water
Research Center field site located near the Ada Sewage Treatment plant.
Three experimental plots are being used to evaluate treatment
efficiencies for selected methods of application and wastewater
loadings. The facility is designed to provide quantity and quality
data for the wastewater, the runoff, and soil percolate. Air samples
are being collected and assayed to measure possible drift of bacteria
or viruses. This project will be continued during fiscal year 1972.
Soil Systems for Tertiary Treatment, 16080 WPR
Project Leader: Richard E. Thomas
The purpose of the project was to develop guidelines for the use of
soil systems to treat or utilize effluent from conventional treatment
of domestic wastewaters. A thorough literature search was conducted
to obtain specific information on design technology, public health
aspects, and regulatory controls. The results of this literature search
were used as a basis for the workshop which was attended by invited
nationally recognized experts for the purpose of developing a manual
with guidelines for current use and to make recommendations for further
research. The literature search and hosting of the workshop was con-
ducted in cooperation with East Central State College, Ada, Oklahoma.
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NATIONAL WATER QUALITY CONTROL RESEARCH PROGRAM
List of Publications
Water Pollution Control Research Series
Report
Report Number
"Oxygen Regeneration of Polluted Rivers: The Passaic River"
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, N.J.
"Oxygen Regeneration of Polluted Rivers: The Delaware River"
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, N. J.
"Optimum Mechanical Aeration Systems for Rivers and Ponds"
Littleton Research & Engineering Corp., Littleton, Mass.
"Induced Air Mixing of Large Bodies of Polluted Water"
University of Maine, Orono, Maine
"Induced Hypolimnion Aeration for Water Quality Improvement
by Power Releases"
Lowell E. Leach, William R. Duffer and Curtis C. Harlin, Jr.
"Induced Aeration of Small Mountain Lakes"
Lowell E. Leach and Curtis C. Harlin, Jr.
"Development of Phosphate-Free Home Laundry Detergents"
IIT Research Institute, Chicago, Illinois
"Corrosion Potential of NTA in Detergent Formulations"
Battelle Memorial Institute, Columbus, Ohio
"Nutrient Removal from Cannery Wastes by Spray Irrigation
of Grassland"
James P. Law, Jr., R. E. Thomas and Leon Myers.
"Nutrient Removal from Enriched Waste Effluent by the
Hydroponic Culture of Cool Season Grasses"
James P. Law, Jr.
Hydraulic and Mixing Characteristics of Suction Manifolds
University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
Stratified Reservoir Currents
Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon
16080FYA03/71
16080DUP12/70
16080D0007/70
16080DWP11/70
16080 10/70
16080 11/70
16080DVF07/70
16080GPF07/71
16080 11/69
16080 10/69
16080 06/69
16080DRX10/69
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For further information on the National Water Quality Control Research
Program, contact:
Headquarters, Washington, D. C.
William A. Rosenkranz - Acting Director
Division of Process Research
and Development
James V. Basilico - Acting Chief
Process Development Branch
Charles E. Myers - Program Coordinator
National Water Quality Control
Research Program
Robert S. Kerr Water Research Center, Ada, Oklahoma
William C. Galegar - Director, Robert S. Kerr
Water Research Center
Curtis C. Harlin, Jr. - Chief, National Water Quality
Control Research Program
William R. Duffer - Research Aquatic Biologist
Richard E. Thomas - Research Soil Scientist
Lowell E. Leach - Research Hydraulic Engineer
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