Widespread presence of naturally occurring perchlorate in high plains of Texas and New Mexico
January 1, 2006
Perchlorate (ClO4-) occurrence in groundwater has previously been linked to industrial releases and the historic use of Chilean nitrate fertilizers. However, recently a number of occurrences have been identified for which there is no obvious anthropogenic source. Groundwater from an area of 155 000 km2 in 56 counties in northwest Texas and eastern New Mexico is impacted by the presence of ClO4-. Concentrations were generally low (
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2006 |
|---|---|
| Title | Widespread presence of naturally occurring perchlorate in high plains of Texas and New Mexico |
| DOI | 10.1021/es052155i |
| Authors | S. Rajagopalan, T.A. Anderson, L. Fahlquist, Ken A. Rainwater, M. Ridley, W.A. Jackson |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | Environmental Science & Technology |
| Index ID | 70030302 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |