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Concentrations of Bioactive Organic Contaminants in Water and Sediment and Rates of Contaminant Biodegradation in Sediment at Congaree National Park, USA 2013-15

February 27, 2017

Data release including concentrations of bioactive organic contaminants in water and sediment and biodegradation rates of select model contaminants in sediment from Congaree National Park during 2013-15. Chemical analyses for targeted organic analytes include, human-use pharmaceuticals, degradates and metabolites and hormones and organic wastewater indicator compounds. Samples were collected between May 2013 and May 2015. Data release is associated with journal article:

Bradley, P.M., W.A. Battaglin, J.M. Clark, F.P. Henning, M.L. Hladik, L.R. Iwanowicz, C.A. Journey, J. Riley, and K.M. Romanok, in press, Widespread Occurrence and the Potential for Biodegradation of Bioactive Contaminants in Protected Wilderness at Congaree National Park, USA: Environmental Toxicology & Chemistry, https://doi.org/10.1002/etc.3873.

Publication Year 2017
Title Concentrations of Bioactive Organic Contaminants in Water and Sediment and Rates of Contaminant Biodegradation in Sediment at Congaree National Park, USA 2013-15
DOI 10.5066/F7FB513R
Authors Paul M Bradley, Kristin Romanok, Celeste A Journey
Product Type Data Release
Record Source USGS Digital Object Identifier Catalog
USGS Organization South Atlantic Water Science Center