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Characterization of Waste Generated from Drainage Ditch Cleanings

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Author Affiliations

  • 1Department of Soil and Water Science, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA and University of Georgia Cooperative Extension, Athens, Georgia, USA
  • 2Department of Soil and Water Science, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
  • 3Department of Soil and Water Science, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
  • 4Department of Environmental Engineering Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
  • 5Department of Environmental Engineering Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
  • 6Department of Soil and Water Science, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA

Int. Res. J. Environment Sci., Volume 5, Issue (10), Pages 20-27, October,22 (2016)

Abstract

Drainage ditch cleanings is an essential task to prevent flooding and reduce pollution of storm water, which flows into water bodies that serve as fresh water supplies for the populace. Characterization of waste generated from drainage ditch cleanings will provide direction for reuse and disposal options. Seventy-eight drainage ditch waste were sampled from 8 Florida zones through county offices and by direct sampling. Metal concentrations were determined with an inductively coupled plasma–optical emission spectrophotometer (ICP-OES). The analysis of 16 priority polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) was conducted on a reverse phase high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) system with UV/Fluorescence detectors. The geometric mean concentrations of the metals are in the order; Zn>Pb>Cu>Cr>Se>Cd>Mo>As. Concentrations of nickel in all drainage ditch waste samples were below the detection limit of 1 mgkg-1. Average concentrations of all 9 metals tested were much lower than the regulatory Soil Cleanup Target Levels (SCTLs). However, 6 individual samples had As concentrations above SCTL while Cu concentration was above SCTL in only one sample. The maximum concentrations of PAHs in this study ranged from 0.13 mgkg-1 to 10.5 mgkg-1. Fluoranthene had the highest maximum concentration while benzo(k) fluoranthene had the lowest. The geometric mean concentrations of 16 PAHs were less than the industrial and residential Florida SCTLs except for benzo(a)pyrene which had 12 values exceeding the SCTLs. Overall, waste generated from drainage ditch cleaning appears to be relatively safe for reuse and disposal.

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