Open AccessICPP water inventory study progress report
Author(s) -
B.T. Richards
Publication year - 1993
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Reports
DOI - 10.2172/142566
Subject(s) - environmental science , water balance , hydrology (agriculture) , water body , engineering , environmental engineering , geotechnical engineering
Recent data from the Idaho Chemical Processing Plant (ICPP) indicate that water is entering the sumps located in the bottom of Tank Firm Vaults in quantities that exceed expected levels. In addition, perched water body(s) exist beneath the northern portion of the ICPP. Questions have been raised concerning the origin of water entering the Tank Farm sumps and the recharge sources for the perched water bodies. Therefore, in an effort to determine the source of water, a project has been initiated to identify the source of water for Tank Farm sumps and the perched water bodies. In addition, an accurate water balance for the ICPP will be developed. The purpose of this report is to present the specific results and conclusions for the ICPP water balance portion of the study. In addition, the status of the other activities being conducted as part of study, along with the associated action plans, is provided