Navy Aquatic Hazardous Waste Sites: The Problem and Possible Solutions

Abstract : Data on 367 hazardous waste disposal sites at 58 Navy Marine Corps activities, located in the coastal zone, were reviewed to characterize the contaminants, disposal methods, and potentially impacted environments present at navy aquatic hazardous waste sites. This report identifies Navy aquatic hazardous waste site problems, assesses technology requirements, and describes remedial pilot projects being initiated at impacted aquatic sites. Keywords: Hazardous waste disposal sites; Remedial investigation feasibility study; Aquatic environment; Environmental assessment; Toxicity assessment; Environmental risk.