Also, eliminated is discharging the liquid portion of effluent thru the sewage treatment plant on the Depot. The brine solution will be shipped to a licensed treatment and disposal facility. There are several facilities that can do this. Parsons has approached 15-16 licensed disposal facilities that could take the brine and safely dispose of it by waste treatment methods or deep well injection. Mr. Strobel can foresee the possibility of public involvement in the disposal of liquid as a topic of concern and distrust.
Solid disposal is more accepted.
Everyone still believes deep well injection is a concern. Mr. Galloway said they are working closely with IDEM to ensure that they are satisfied with what they are doing and it will be done in compliance with permits, but Mr. Strobel says public opinion sometimes goes against permits. Mr. Strobel said most people in the two county area are aware of the VX and destruction procedures and possibilities. But there are a small number of enthusiastic people who started protesting about incineration because of their fear of incineration. Mr. Ralston said the Outreach Office goes to fairs etc.