Abnormally high or low pH values have been associated with other illegal dumping of meth waste into septic tanks. This graph shows data from a community onsite system in Minnesota where a meth lab was discovered because of periodic spikes of influent CBOD that were 10 times stronger than typical domestic waste.
Methamphetamine, commonly referred to as meth, is a toxic and highly addictive drug that is made in makeshift labs. It is also referred to as crank, speed, ice or chalk. Meth is an illegal substance and has a high potential for abuse and addition. Makeshift meth labs in rural areas...
