USGS

Water Quality in the Western Lake Michigan Drainages, Wisconsin and Michigan, 1992-95

Various Factors Control Pesticide Occurrence in Streams and Ground Water Figures Figures


Pesticide Concentrations are Highest After Precipitation Events
Pesticide concentrations are highest during storms that occur soon after the herbicide application period. Pesticide concentrations exceeded USEPA MCLs on several occasions during these runoff periods.

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