Studies examine contaminants: Pharmaceuticals, hormones and other organic wastewater contaminants in ground water resources
March 1, 2005
Ground water provides approximately 40 percent of the nation’s public water supply, and the total percentage of withdrawals for irrigation has increased from 23 percent in 1950 to 42 percent in 2000. Ground water also is a major contributor to flow in many streams and rivers in the United States and has a substantial influence on river and wetland habitats for plants and animals. Organic wastewater contaminants (OWCs) in the environment recently have been documented to be of global concern with a variety of sources and source pathways.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Title | Studies examine contaminants: Pharmaceuticals, hormones and other organic wastewater contaminants in ground water resources |
| Authors | Kimberlee K. Barnes, Dana W. Kolpin, Edward T. Furlong, Steven D. Zaugg, Michael T. Meyer, Larry B. Barber, Michael J. Focazio |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | National Driller |
| Index ID | 70169040 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | Iowa Water Science Center; Toxic Substances Hydrology Program |
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