Question: Problem 2 . Four million gallons per day ( MGD ) of wastewater, with a concentration of 1 2 mgin of a conservative pollutant, is

Problem 2. Four million gallons per day (MGD) of wastewater, with a concentration of 12 mgin of a conservative pollutant, is released into a stream having an upstream flow of 10 MGD and a pollutant concentration of 2mgL.
(a) What is the concentration in mgL downstream of the wastewater discharge? (12 pts )
(b) How many pounds of substance per day pass a given spot downstream? (6 pts)
(c) If the pollutant limit is 4mgL in drinking water, would this stream be a safe source of drinking water untreated with respect to this pollutant? Explain your reasoning. (2 pts ) Part B was wrong! |
Problem 2 . Four million gallons per day ( MGD )

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