Document Type
Technical Report
Abstract
This report presents an evaluation of water quality in Alaskan Campgrounds using laboratory determinations and on-site evaluations. In general, ground water quality was found to be excellent and surface water quality unacceptable for human consumption and total body contact recreation. The most pressing need was found to be the provision of an approved drinking water supply for each campground. The· environmental health aspects of campgrounds were found to be largely neglected. Many of the sewage systems are inadequate resulting in pollution of the ground and surface water. Solid waste was found to be stored and disposed of by unacceptable methods. Finally, many campgrounds are located in swampy areas or located in areas subject to annual flooding.
Publication Date
1-17-1973
Recommended Citation
Murphy, R. Sage, "Water Quality in Alaskan Campgrounds" (1973). WERC Publications. 67.
https://scholarworks.alaska.edu/uaf_mirl_werc_pubs/67
Handle
http://hdl.handle.net/11122/1789