Water Quality
Water Quality
The New England Water Science Center collects water-quality data and conducts assessments and research on the quality of rivers, lakes, estuaries, and groundwater. This information is used to understand the status and trends in water-quality conditions throughout New England and the suitability of those resources to meet water use and ecosystem demands.
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Nutrient Loads from the Upper Connecticut River Watershed
River-borne nutrients, especially nitrogen, contribute to water-quality degradation in Long Island Sound. The Connecticut River is the largest tributary to the Sound, and quantification of nutrient loads from the three upper States in the watershed, as well as the State of Connecticut, is essential for prioritizing efforts to improve the Sound’s water quality.
Mapping and Characterizing the Arsenic Hazard in Private Well Water Across the Nation
Study estimates about 2.1 million people using wells high in arsenic: USGS research directly supports federal agencies concerned with public health—specifically, understanding natural hazards in private domestic drinking water and the risk they pose to human health.