PCBs contamination is a problem in the Delaware Estuary. Levels of PCBs being contributed from the Delaware and Schuylkill rivers is unknown. The goal of this study is to quantify concentrations and types of PCBs in the Delaware and Schuylkill rivers.
START DATE: 01-APR-2002
END DATE: 30-SEP-2003
PROJECT NUMBER: 2454AEV
STUDY OBJECTIVES:
To quantify concentrations and types of PCBs in the Delaware and Schuylkill rivers.
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM:
PCBs contamination is a problem in the Delaware Estuary. Levels of PCBs being contributed from the Delaware and Schuylkill rivers is unknown.
STRATEGY AND APPROACH:
Collect baseflow and storm event samples from the Delaware and Schuylkill Rivers. Samples will be collected isokinetically on the rising hydrograph following a rainfall event equaling or exceeding 0.5" over a 24 hour period, and at the same location when no rainfall has occurred within the previous 5 days.
DISCLAIMER: This webpage contains information about completed or inactive projects from the NJ Water Science Center. It has been created for historical purposes and may be a utility to locate published information. This page should not be considered an authoritative source. You are encouraged to contact the NJ WSC for more current information.
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PCBs contamination is a problem in the Delaware Estuary. Levels of PCBs being contributed from the Delaware and Schuylkill rivers is unknown. The goal of this study is to quantify concentrations and types of PCBs in the Delaware and Schuylkill rivers.
START DATE: 01-APR-2002
END DATE: 30-SEP-2003
PROJECT NUMBER: 2454AEV
STUDY OBJECTIVES:
To quantify concentrations and types of PCBs in the Delaware and Schuylkill rivers.
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM:
PCBs contamination is a problem in the Delaware Estuary. Levels of PCBs being contributed from the Delaware and Schuylkill rivers is unknown.
STRATEGY AND APPROACH:
Collect baseflow and storm event samples from the Delaware and Schuylkill Rivers. Samples will be collected isokinetically on the rising hydrograph following a rainfall event equaling or exceeding 0.5" over a 24 hour period, and at the same location when no rainfall has occurred within the previous 5 days.
DISCLAIMER: This webpage contains information about completed or inactive projects from the NJ Water Science Center. It has been created for historical purposes and may be a utility to locate published information. This page should not be considered an authoritative source. You are encouraged to contact the NJ WSC for more current information.