KEMRON has provided comprehensive environmental consulting and analytical services to the United States Air Force including environmental training, opportunity assessments, water and wastewater surveys, cross connection surveys, sanitary surveys and water vulnerability assessments. The following is a summary of representative tasks completed.
Environmental Training: AFSPC: KEMRON developed original training materials regarding current federal Safe Drinking Water Act regulations for the US Air Force Space Command. The training was designed to provide regulatory interpretation and compliance assistance information to Air Force personnel, to ensure
US
installations attain and maintain compliance with current regulations, and are aware of proposed Public Water Supply regulatory requirements.
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US Air Force |
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$250,000 |
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Nationwide |
Relevant KEMRON Service Areas:
- Environmental Training
- Regulatory Interpretation and Agency Interface
- Surveys and Audits
- Contingency Planning and Spill Response Planning
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Opportunity
Assessment: AFSPC: KEMRON conducted an opportunity assessment of the alternatives for discharge of cooling tower wastewater at an active Air Force installation. This project included conducting a compliance review of current disposal practices and identification of potential alternatives, a thorough analysis of a potential treatment options and other alternatives for managing the blow-down in compliance with applicable federal, state and local requirements and guidance. Following receipt of KEMRON’s project recommendations, the project scope was modified to add a pollution prevention (P2) assessment and development of specific treatment technology recommendations to minimize environmental releases to ground and surface waters at the facility. The project included sampling and analysis, comprehensive regulatory review and documentation of applicable requirements, evaluation of potential engineering and regulatory alternatives, analysis of each alternative’s potential environmental liability, and recommendations for disposal of the blow-down.
Water and Wastewater Surveys: KEMRON conducted a water and wastewater copper source study at Little Rock Air Force Base in
Arkansas
to determine the cause of an increase in copper to the wastewater system. The survey also consisted of further investigation into the contribution of each identified source to the observed copper concentrations in the wastewater. Composite samples of wastewater were collected at seven locations utilizing 900 MAX Sigma automated composite samplers. Grab samples of potable water were collected from taps at various locations throughout the base. To characterize specific processes suspected to contribute to the observed metal concentrations in the wastewater, grab samples were collected from aircraft washes, oil/water separators, and storage drums. A field QA/QC program was used during this survey to verify the accuracy and reproducibility of laboratory results.
KEMRON conducted a water and wastewater compliance survey at Buckley Air Force Base in
Colorado
to identify water supply, water distribution, and water quality issues. Scope of work included evaluation of overall condition of the potable water system, determining chlorine residuals throughout the base and presenting recommendations for locations with low chlorine levels, evaluation of existing oil/water separators, review of water distribution system drawings to determine dead-end locations and providing recommended corrective actions, review of backflow prevention program, and review of applicable state, federal, and air-force regulatory requirements.
KEMRON conducted a water and wastewater copper source study at Shaw Air Force Base in
South Carolina
to assess existing water quality and determine the cause of elevated levels of copper in the wastewater system. Composite samples of wastewater were collected utilizing automated composite samplers. Grab samples of potable water were collected from taps at various locations throughout the base. A field QA/QC program was used during this survey to verify the accuracy and reproducibility of laboratory results.
Sanitary Surveys: KEMRON conducted sanitary surveys at Goodfellow AFB in
Texas
and Keesler AFB in Mississippi. The purpose of the survey is to ensure that water free of microbiological contamination is delivered to consumers under normal operating conditions. The surveys consisted of reviewing the entire water system including source, treatment, storage and distribution as well as supporting information to identify shortcomings in the delivery of potable water. The surveys were conducted in conjunction with a water vulnerability assessment to help systems improve operational practices. KEMRON also prepared summary reports of the findings and recommendations resulting from the sanitary surveys.
Water Vulnerability Assessment: KEMRON conducted water vulnerability assessments at Goodfellow AFB in
Texas
and Keesler AFB in
Mississippi.
The surveys were conduced as a means of identifying threats (e.g., natural disasters, accidents, or sabotage) to the installations ability to provide adequate quantities of potable water in emergency situations. The assessments help minimize mission impacts by identifying weaknesses in water treatment, storage and distribution systems and by allowing the base to plan for system disruptions that cannot be prevented. KEMRON also prepared summary reports of the findings and recommendations resulting from the water vulnerability assessments.
Cross Connection Surveys: KEMRON conducted cross connection surveys at Columbus AFB in Mississippi, Goodfellow AFB in Texas, Keesler AFB in Mississippi, Eielson AFB in Alaska, Hurlburt AFB in Florida, Dobbins ARB in Georgia, Homestead ARB in Florida, March ARB in California, General Mitchell ARB in Wisconsin, Grissom ARB in Indiana, Luke AFB in Arizona and Snelling ARB in Minnesota. The goal of the surveys is to provide corrective action recommendations that will ensure compliance with Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) requirements to eliminate potential or actual cross-connections, to maintain drinking water system sanitation, and protect the system from vulnerabilities. The studies identified actual and potential public water system cross connections, inventoried all existing backflow prevention devices and provided corrective action recommendations including replacement or repair of plumbing fixtures and installation of appropriate air gaps, backflow prevention devices, atmospheric and pressure vacuum breakers, and reduced pressure zone devices. KEMRON also prepared summary reports of the findings and recommendations resulting from the cross connection surveys.
