Buffalo Bayou oxygen balance and stream protection analysis

Buffalo Bayou suffers from low dissolved oxygen/ levels and so cannot support a wide variety or large population of fish and aquatic vegetation. The low oxygen concentrations are largely due to the in-stream degradation of sewage discharged into the Bayou. This study seeks to assess the current water quality of the Bayou, and to determine the impact of point discharges, non-point discharges, and other factors on stream quality. From data on the stream's water quality and its response to various factors, computer models have been calibrated, verified, and used to predict future and hypothetical stream quality. Consideration is given to the effect of increased sewage discharges, varied levels of in-plant treatment, and alternative options of direct treatment of the stream through flow augmentation and stream aeration. Conclusions are drawn as to the effectiveness of the various schemes for protecting the Bayou's water.

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Science

Level thesis:degree_level

Masters

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Engineering

Grantor

Rice University

Year dc:date.issued

1984

Author dc:creator

• Todd, David Anderson

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Bedient, Philip B.

Committee members dc:contributor.committeemember

• Adams, John A. S.
• Ward, C. H.

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise indicated. Permission to reuse, publish, or reproduce the work beyond the bounds of fair use or other exemptions to copyright law must be obtained from the copyright holder.

Language dc:language.iso

eng

Handle dc:identifier.uri

https://hdl.handle.net/1911/104444

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:repository.rice.edu:1911/104444