Date of Award
5-4-2018
Degree Type
Report
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Committee Chair(s)
Blake Tullis
Committee
Blake Tullis
Committee
Wade Goodridge
Committee
Joseph Caliendo
Abstract
An environmental analysis was conducted at the Utah Water Research Laboratory of samples gathered from Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) salt storage facilities retention ponds across the state. The analysis indicated high levels of TSS largely made up of minerals directly associated with the deicing solution currently used by UDOT in roadway applications. As a companion to that analysis, best management practices have been identified and compiled to provide a resource for the proper management of salt storage facilities in the state of Utah. Topics included as best management practices include locating new storage facilities, proper salt storage, proper salt handling, and retention and evaporation pond design and maintenance. The application of these guidelines will increase the economic efficiency of deicing procedures as well as protect the environment from potential contamination.
Recommended Citation
Bellon, Weston, "Utah Salt Storage Facilities Guidelines and Best Management Practices" (2018). All Graduate Plan B and other Reports, Spring 1920 to Spring 2023. 1247.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/gradreports/1247
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