The Arcata Aquaculture Project: An Initial Study Influents & Effluents

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Student conducted water quality survey of three sites from February through March 2007 on the influents and effluents of the Arcata Aquaculture Project (AAP) rearing ponds located adjacent to the Arcata Wastewater Treatment Plant and Humboldt Bay. AAP utilizes treated wastewater from Arcata's treatment plant to rear aquatic species. Parameters measured include pH, dissolved oxygen (DO), temperature, salinity, conductivity, total suspended solids (TSS), biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), total/ fecal coliforms, ammonia and nitrate. Laboratory procedures in accordance with standard methods. Document includes general information on the Arcata Aquaculture Project, its effects on water quality parameters listed, and data from student water quality survey.
Problem Statement: 
Conduct water quality survey of influents and effluents of the Arcata Aquaculture Project adjacent to Humboldt Bay.
Authors: 
Scott Bruckner
Glenn Sontag
Patrick Hollinden
Thom Willis
Course Code: 
ENVS 410
Instructor: 
Richard Hansis
Date: 
spring 2007
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