ABSTRACT:
Based on information received from knowledgeable sources, it is reasonable to presume that a membrane used to treat water containing 5,000 µCi/L gross a/ß radionuclide contamination will suffer no significant loss of performance in the course of 7 days. In consideration of personnel, facilities, other resources, waste disposal and minimal good laboratory practice requirements, we would expect the cost of confirmatory studies to exceed $250,000 for a single membrane. However, this study addresses questions that need to be answered, not just for the Army, but for membrane manufacturers and users everywhere, and out of fundamental curiosity. Should the Army decide to proceed with this study, it is strongly recommended that they recruit partners from industry, other Department of Defense (DoD) and non-DoD government agencies, and the civilian community in general, not just to share costs, but to share expertise and vision.

• Bureau of Reclamation, Technical Services Center, P.O. Box 25007, Denver CO 80225, attention: Water Treatment Engineering and Research Group, D-8230. Or contact Michelle Chapman at (303) 445-2264. FAX (303) 445-6329.
  
• US Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center, 6501 E. 11 Mile Rd., Warren MI 48397-5000, attention: AMSRD-TAR-D/210 (Downing). Or contact Drew Downing at (586) 574-4101. FAX (586) 574-4123.