Abstract[edit | edit source]
This page is intended to be a hub and portal on the subject of Total Suspended Solids. At this time it focuses on the Arcata marsh in Humboldt County California. It is intended for anyone interested in the subject. Anyone may add data, summit analysis or provide insight to the issues; however, please keep in mind that people of all educations are encouraged to participate in this page. Incomplete information or ideas need to get stated on occasion, so they can be discussed, corrected or developed.
Data[edit | edit source]
Explain Math
- Concentration (C) measured in milligrams per liter (mg/l)
- Mass (M) measured by the flow rate (Q) in millions of gallons per day (MG/day) times the C
This is a small data set comparitively to the entire existance of the WWTF.
Is it repesentitive?
If so:
- It shows that the enhancement wetlands are a vitial component to the functionality of the treatment system.
Question:
- What causes the flucuations?
How is it being measured?[edit | edit source]
Design Flow[edit | edit source]
- Average: => Q = 2.3 MG/day
- Wet Seassion: => Q = 5.9 MG/day
What are the permit limits?[edit | edit source]
| Type | Units | Monthly Average | Weekly Average | Daily Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspended Solids | mg/L | 30 | 45 | 60 |
| lbs/day | 575 | 863 | 1151 |
What are the violations and how are the fines figured?[edit | edit source]
| Date | Description of Violaton | Reported Value | Limits | Violation Type | Mandatory Minimun Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/30/04 | Exceeded 30-day average TSS limit | 34 mg/L | 30 mg/L | chronic | - |
| 12/31/04 | Failed to achieve 85% removal of TSS | 83% | 85% | chronic | - |
| 12/31/04 | Exceeded 30-day average TSS limit | 32 mg/L | 30 mg/L | chronic | - |
| 12/31/04 | Exceeded 30-day average TSS limit | 812 lbs/day | 619 lbs/day | chronic | $3000 |
| 03/31/05 | Exceeded 30-day average TSS limit | 716 lbs/day | 613 lbs/day | chronic | $3000 |
| 05/12/05 | Exceeded Daily Maximum TSS | 1276 lbs/day | 1151 lbs/day | chronic | $3000 |
| 05/31/05 | Exceeded 30-day average TSS limit | 33 mg/L | 30 mg/L | chronic | $3000 |
| 05/31/05 | Failed to achieve 85% removal of TSS | 79% | 85% | chronic | $3000 |
| 05/31/05 | Exceeded 30-day average TSS limit | 707 lbs/day | 575 lbs/day | chronic | $3000 |
| 12/01/05 | Exceeded 7-day average TSS limit | 2043 lbs/day | 1877 lbs/day | chronic | $3000 |
| 01/31/06 | Failed to achieve 85% removal of TSS | 84% | 85% | chronic | $3000 |
| 03/02/06 | Exceeded 7-day average TSS limit | 2821 lbs/day | 2287 lbs/day | chronic | $3000 |
| Total | $54,000 | ||||
