UNSATISFACTORY WASTE DISPOSAL 9 MAY 91

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Subject = UNSATISFACTORY WASTE DISPOSAL  9 MAY 91                         

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                                    DEPARTMENT OF TIIE ARMY
                                   983RD MEDICAL DETACHMENT
                                          APO NY 09616


                                                                          09 MAY 1991

            MEMORANDUM FOR CDR 7TH TRANS GRP

            SUBJECT: Unsatisfactory waste disposal

                  1. On 08 May, SGT Voogeli and SPC Catron received a request
                  from the Batar troop medical clinic to investigate a
                  potentially hazardous waste disposal problem at the Port
                  Housing Area (D-8), Camp II.

                  2.   On 09 May, The problem was investigated.         The problem
                  exists because of sewer problems at this facility. There is
                  a possible blockage of the system which is causing raw human
                  waste to overflow spilling onto the adjacent areas.             MSG
                  Howell accompanied us on a physical site survey. He pointed
                  out the possible problem areas.      He also stated that steps
                  have been taken to fix the problem.

                  3. It appeared that these steps have only helped the problem
                  in the short term aspect. There was standing waste water at
                  the site.     Contractors have been there several times to
                  remove the waste, but it seems to reoccur often.

                  4. Recommendations:
                       A. The standing water on the premises should be removed
                       as quickly as possible as it provides an artificial
                       habitat for mosquito breeding and also aids in rodent
                       infestation.
                       B. The sewer system at this post should be repaired
                       properly so that this problem does not reoccur.
                       C.  The problem should be monitored so that if it does
                       reoccur, it can be fixed quickly. This problem presents
                       a serious health risk to all persons living in the area
                       and also to any water source it may come in contact with.
                       It can also indirectly affect the personal hygiene of the
                       troops that inhabit the camp.
                       D.   It is also our recommendation that personnel be
                       informed that the Saudi sewer system uses a smaller
                       diameter pipe.     This tends to block easier than the
                       systems used stateside.     It should be recommended that
                       toilet paper, feminine hygiene products, and other waste
                       material should not be disposed into the system. This
                       waste material should be placed in covered containers and
                       disposed of daily.

                  5. These recommendations should be followed in order to solve
                  this problem. It presents a great health risk as it aides in