Ocean Outfalls and Other Methods of Treated Wastewater Disposal in Southeast Florida.

摘要

The statement is an examination of the impact on man and his environment of treated wastewater disposal methods in Southeast Florida. Federal Law says that secondary treatment with disinfection will be provided for all wastewater discharges. The alternative wastewater disposal methods considered are: Discharge to the ocean via ocean outfalls. Discharge to fresh water canals and to estuarine waters. Injection into the shallow and deep groundwater aquifiers. Discharge into the Everglades. Land disposal by irrigation, spray runoff and percolation. In addition to the above alternatives, the environmental impact of continued septic tank disposal and 'no action', in the sense of no improvement in methods of disposal over current practices, are presented. (Author)