Stream Dissolved Oxygen Analysis and Control
Publication: Journal of Environmental Engineering
Volume 111, Issue 3
Abstract
Buffalo Bayou, a major stream in Houston, Texas, was the subject of a detailed water quality study. The stream is heavily stressed by domestic waste loads and has shown significant degradation in water quality since 1970. Currently, the stream reaches critically low DO values through much of its length during low flow, high temperature periods. The model was calibrated, verified, and applied to simulate worst case conditions and to test a series of stream protection alternatives. A combined program of sewage plant regionalization, stream aeration, and flow augmentation was found to be the most cost‐effective solution.
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Journal of Environmental Engineering
Volume 111 • Issue 3 • June 1985
Pages: 336 - 352
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Published online: Jun 1, 1985
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