Jackson River Modeling: Perspective
Publication: Journal of Environmental Engineering
Volume 132, Issue 9
Abstract
The development of water quality models, and also the nature of water quality impairment, is uniquely presented in the point source dissolved oxygen (DO) modeling completed in the Jackson River (Virginia) over the past . Various water quality modeling studies have been completed in the Jackson River over the years starting with the earliest of modeling frameworks, the Streeter–Phelps equation (1950s and 1960s); progressing to a biochemical oxygen demand–DO model (1970s and 1990s) including diurnal photosynthetic effects (DIURNAL); a Monte Carlo DO analysis using the DIURNAL model (1990s); to the most recent modeling that is currently developing a periphyton model to assess the impact of nutrient loadings on the periphyton community and ultimately DO levels (2000). These early modeling studies were completed by such modeling forefathers as Clarence J. Velz and Donald J. O'Connor, both completing their work at academic institutions (Manhattan College and the University of Michigan) and private consulting firms (Hydroscience and HydroQual, Inc.). Interesting to note is that Earle B. Phelps taught Clarence J. Velz, Donald J. O’Connor’s eventual professor at Manhattan College. Other work completed on the river by early environmental engineers included reaeration studies by Ernest C. Tsivoglou (1966) and the first activated sludge wastewater treatment design for a pulp and paper mill by Wesley Eckenfelder (1950s). The studies investigated: how to improve existing DO conditions in the river; the effects of color reductions on diurnal DO swings; proposed upstream flow regulation effects on water quality and river temperature; and the impact of instream oxygen addition.
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Acknowledgments
The writers are grateful for the support and guidance received over the years from the MeadWestvaco Corporation (their predecessor West Virginia Pulp and Paper Company) and particularly Tim Morse and Tom Botkins from the Covington Mill. The studies and developments presented in this paper would not have been possible without their interest in improving and maintaining water quality in the Jackson River. In addition, there are many colleagues at HydroQual who have been involved over the years that have contributed to these studies such as: Edward J. Garland, Kevin G. Mooney, William M. Leo, and John P. St. John. In particular, the training, guidance and philosophical discussions with Donald J. O’Connor throughout the years have greatly contributed to our views on water quality modeling.
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Received: Jan 2, 2003
Accepted: Apr 9, 2003
Published online: Sep 1, 2006
Published in print: Sep 2006
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