Pesticides in Ground Water: Current Understanding of Distribution and Major Influences
Fact Sheet
244-95
By: Water Resources Division, U.S. Geological Survey
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Abstract
This report summarizes a comprehensive analysis of existing information on national and regional patterns of pesticides in the atmosphere and major influences on their sources and transport. It is one of a four-part series that synthesizes current knowledge and understanding of pesticides in water resources of the nation as part of the National Water-Quality Assessment.
Suggested Citation
U.S. Geological Survey, 1996, Pesticides in ground water—Current understanding of distribution and major influences: U.S. Geological Survey Fact Sheet 1995–244, 4 p., https://pubs.er.usgs.gov/publication/fs24495.
ISSN: 2327-6932 (online)
Table of Contents
- Pesticides in the Hydrologic System
- Importance of Ground Water
- Historical Study Efforts
- Pesticides Found in Ground Water
- Detection Frequencies in Relation to Use
- Influence of Study Design and Seasonal Variability
- Effects of Agricultural Practices and Well Construction
- Influence of Hydrogeologic Factors
- Prediction of Pesticide Occurrence
- Significance to Water Quality
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Pesticides in ground water: Current understanding of distribution and major influences |
| Series title | Fact Sheet |
| Series number | 244-95 |
| DOI | 10.3133/fs24495 |
| Year Published | 1996 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey, |
| Publisher location | Reston, VA |
| Contributing office(s) | National Water Quality Assessment Program |
| Description | 4 p. |
| Country | United States |
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