Simulation of soluble waste transport and buildup in surface waters using tracers
Techniques of Water-Resources Investigations
03-A20
By: F. A. Kilpatrick
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Abstract
Soluble tracers can be used to simulate the transport and dispersion of soluble wastes that might have been introduced or are planned for introduction into surface waters. Measured tracer-response curves produced from the injection of a known quantity of soluble tracer can be used in conjunction with the superposition principle to simulate potential waste buildup in streams, lakes, and estuaries. Such information is particularly valuable to environmental and water-resource planners in determining the effects of proposed waste discharges.
The theory, techniques, analysis, and presentation of results of tracer-waste simulation tests in rivers, lakes, and estuaries are described. This manual builds on other manuals dealing with dye tracing by emphasizing the expanded use of data from time-of-travel studies.
Suggested Citation
Kilpatrick, F.A., 1993, Simulation of soluble waste transport and buildup in surface waters using tracers: U.S. Geological Survey Techniques of Water-Resources Investigations 03-A20, xi, 37 p. :ill., maps ;28 cm., https://doi.org/10.3133/twri03A20.
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Simulation of soluble waste transport and buildup in surface waters using tracers |
| Series title | Techniques of Water-Resources Investigations |
| Series number | 03-A20 |
| DOI | 10.3133/twri03A20 |
| Year Published | 1993 |
| Language | ENGLISH |
| Publisher | U.S. G.P.O. ;For sale by U.S. Geological Survey, Map Distribution, |
| Description | xi, 37 p. :ill., maps ;28 cm. |