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(conoco) Interoffice Communication To Mr. R. H. Gerlach, VCM Plant, Lake Charles From R. L. Huddleston, Ponca City Oate June 13, 1973 Subject STATUS: BIOTREATABILITY OF VCM PLANT WASTE WATER This work was started in October of 1972, and the laboratory studies completed in April of 1973. The report will issue shortly. Estimated charges against Problem No. 839-1 Central Research Analytical Total 1972 1973 $ 5,800 9,200 $ 1,300 8,400 $ 7,100 17,600 Total $15,000 $ 9,700 $24,700 It is probable that some of the Analytical charges shown are unrelated to this specific project and were incurred directly by your staff. While these costs are significant, I am convinced that the results of the study will easily pay for itself in future reduced waste treatment plant operating costs as well as produce an improved effluent water quality. cc: FK jpM CUH 000003124