Sediment Database and Geochemical Assessment of Lake Pontchartrain Basin

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Title:
Sediment Database and Geochemical Assessment of Lake Pontchartrain Basin
Abstract:
Detailed chemical, station (source and documentation, sample locations), and texture data are provided for bottom sediments of Lake Pontchartrain, Louisiana.

The sediment data are provided as spreadsheet (Microsoft Excel), database (Microsoft Access), and tab-delimited files on CD-ROM and web site. The browser format is the same for both mediums. These data are in the form of appendixes at the end of the report, which provides extensive supporting data, interpretive diagrams, and discussion. The data were obtained from a variety of sources: published reports, theses, unpublished data from agencies and organizations in Louisiana, and Federal agencies such as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, NOAA, National Status and Trends benthic surveillance program, and U.S. Geological Survey (publications and new field data)

  1. How should this data set be cited?

    Manheim, Frank T. , and Hayes, Laura, 2002, Sediment Database and Geochemical Assessment of Lake Pontchartrain Basin: U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper PP-1634.

    Online Links:

    Other_Citation_Details: Chapter J
    This is part of the following larger work.

    Frank T. Manheim (editor), and (editor), Laura Hayes , 2002, Lake Pontchartrain Basin: bottom sediments and related environmental resources: U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper PP-1634, U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, VA.

    Online Links:

  2. What geographic area does the data set cover?

    West_Bounding_Coordinate: -90.75
    East_Bounding_Coordinate: -89.25
    North_Bounding_Coordinate: 30.42
    South_Bounding_Coordinate: 29.75

  3. What does it look like?

    <https://pubs.usgs.gov/prof/p1634j/images/headmap.gif> (GIF)
    Labeled map of station locations with inset showing general area of the study, 597x385 pixels, 29k bytes

  4. Does the data set describe conditions during a particular time period?

    Beginning_Date: 1963
    Ending_Date: 1998
    Currentness_Reference: sample collection period

  5. What is the general form of this data set?

    Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: tabular digital data

  6. How does the data set represent geographic features?

    1. How are geographic features stored in the data set?

      This is a Point data set. It contains the following vector data types (SDTS terminology):

      • Entity point (1593)

    2. What coordinate system is used to represent geographic features?

      Horizontal positions are specified in geographic coordinates, that is, latitude and longitude. Latitudes are given to the nearest 0.000001. Longitudes are given to the nearest 0.000001. Latitude and longitude values are specified in Decimal degrees.

      The horizontal datum used is North American Datum of 1983.
      The ellipsoid used is Geodetic Reference System 80.
      The semi-major axis of the ellipsoid used is 6378137.
      The flattening of the ellipsoid used is 1/298.257.

  7. How does the data set describe geographic features?

    Station
    table in the database

    UNIQUE_ID
    Database ID unique to this specific sample; assigned by USGS; used to link data between tables

    Range of values
    Minimum:1
    Maximum:2811

    ORIGNL_ID
    If this data is taken from a previous data compilation, enter the unique ID NUMBER within the other database that refers to this data. See ORIG_STATN for original station name.

    This is a complex text containing sample identification codes. Frequently several codes are given in each field, separated by commas. Several different sample identification schemes are represented among the samples.

    ORIGL_FILE
    Database file name from which this specific sample came (see ORIG_DB_NM for name of entire database)

    ValueDefinition
    "SED_CHEM, SEDGRAIN" 
    (empty) 

    LATITUDE
    Latitude in decimal-degrees (south latitudes are negative)

    ValueDefinition
    (empty) 

    Range of values
    Minimum:29.2
    Maximum:30.37343245
    Units:decimal degrees

    LAT_DEG_N
    degrees of latitude in whole degrees (if originally reported that way)

    ValueDefinition
    (empty) 

    Range of values
    Minimum:29
    Maximum:30
    Units:degrees of arc
    Resolution:1

    LAT_MIN_N
    minutes of latitude in whole or decimal units (if originally reported that way)

    ValueDefinition
    (empty) 

    Range of values
    Minimum:0
    Maximum:59
    Units:minutes of arc
    Resolution:1

    LAT_SEC_N
    seconds of latitude in whole or decimal units (if originally reported that way)

    ValueDefinition
    (empty) 

    Range of values
    Minimum:0
    Maximum:59
    Units:arc-seconds
    Resolution:1

    LAT_ORIG
    format and precision of originally recorded latitude (indicate format and significant digits, e.g.. ddmmss.s; dd.dddd)

    ValueDefinition
    ddmm.mmdegrees and decimal minutes, to 0.01 minutes
    ddmm.mmmdegrees and decimal minutes, to 0.001 minutes
    ddmmssdegrees, minutes, and seconds
    (empty)Location specified in the original report as decimal degrees

    LONGITUDE
    Longitude in decimal-degrees (West longitude is depicted by negative values.)

    ValueDefinition
    (empty) 

    Range of values
    Minimum:-88.67
    Maximum:-92.76417
    Units:decimal degrees
    Resolution:0.000001

    LON_DEG_W
    degrees of longitude (West) in whole degrees (if originally reported that way)

    ValueDefinition
    -90probably supposed to be 90 degrees W
    (empty) 

    Range of values
    Minimum:88
    Maximum:92
    Units:degrees of arc
    Resolution:1

    LON_MIN_W
    minutes of longitude (West) in whole or decimal minutes (if originally reported that way)

    ValueDefinition
    (empty) 

    Range of values
    Minimum:0
    Maximum:59
    Units:minutes of arc
    Resolution:1

    LON_SEC_W
    seconds of longitude (West) in whole or decimal units (if originally reported that way)

    ValueDefinition
    (empty) 

    Range of values
    Minimum:0
    Maximum:59
    Units:arc-seconds
    Resolution:1

    LON_ORIG
    format and precision of originally recorded longitude (west), eg. ddmmss.s; dd.dddd; ffffff

    ValueDefinition
    ddmm.mmdegrees and decimal minutes, to 0.01 minutes
    ddmm.mmmdegrees and decimal minutes, to 0.001 minutes
    ddmmssdegrees, minutes, and seconds
    (empty)Location specified in the original report as decimal degrees

    ORIG_LOC
    Original location if given in units other than latitude and longitude (e.g., State Plane or distance from a point)

    Most values contain two numbers that cannot be latitude and longitude, two contain descriptive textual information.

    NAV_MODE
    Navigational system used, e.g. LORAN C, GPS, triangulation, read from a sketch map

    ValueDefinition
    "the LORAN C coordinates in fields 8 & 13 were e-mailed to AGM by G.Flowers on 4-28-97. the coordinates in fields 7 & 12 were calculated by AGM from a faxed copy of figure 1 of Sarkar's thesis (see file""SSCONVERT.DOC"" for full details)" 
    (empty)not known

    SOUNDING_M
    Measured depth of water overlying sediment at sample time, in meters

    ValueDefinition
    (empty) 

    Range of values
    Minimum:0
    Maximum:14
    Units:meters
    Resolution:1

    SNDNG_ORIG
    Measured depth of water overlying sediment at sample time, in original units if other than meters

    ValueDefinition
    (empty) 

    Range of values
    Minimum:0
    Maximum:26

    SNDG_UNITS
    Depth units for SNDG_ORIG (meters, feet, fathoms, etc.)

    ValueDefinition
    feet 
    ftfeet
    (empty) 

    AGNC1_SPON
    Agency or researcher sponsoring or publishing the work, see listing for abbreviations

    ValueDefinition
    LDEQLouisiana Department of Environmental Quality
    LDEQ-OWR-WPCDLouisiana Department of Environmental Quality - Office of Water Resources - Water Pollution Control Division
    LDNR-CZMDLouisiana Department of Natural Resources - Coastal Zone Management Division
    LSULouisiana State University
    UNOUniversity of New Orleans
    USEPAUnited States Environmental Protection Agency
    USACEUnited States Army Corps of Engineers
    USGSUnited States Geological Survey
    USGS - WRDUnited States Geological Survey - Water Resources Division

    SRCE_OR_RF
    Source of information, or reference (usually authors and year)

    Attribute values are the source citation abbreviations given in the Lineage of this report; each refers to the corresponding data source.

    COM_ON_REF
    Any comments about reference from which data was entered

    self-explanatory text

    ORIG_DB_NM
    If this data is taken from another data compilation or database, enter the NAME of that database here.

    ValueDefinition
    "EMAP-Estuaries Province Level Database, Louisianian Province 1991-1994" 
    (empty) 

    PROJ_NAME
    ID when data source/study is part of a larger study or of a regulatory action

    ValueDefinition
    EMAPEnvironmental Monitoring and Assessment Program

    STATE_NAME
    Name of state encompassing sample location

    ValueDefinition
    Louisiana 
    (empty)information not provided

    GEN_LOC_NM
    General location name (enough to easily locate on a state map)

    Common name given as text.

    SPECFC_LOC
    Specific location (nearest name on a 1:25,000 NOAA-type Chart)

    Self-explanatory text describing geographic location with reference to named places.

    AREA_CODE
    An alphabetical code created to identify approximate sample location for data analysis. Codes correspond to areas within the lakes and waterways. For further information, see <https://pubs.usgs.gov/prof/p1634j/html/area_cd.htm>

    ValueDefinition
    BLaBrBayou LaBranche
    BretSBreton Sound
    BTrepBayou Trepagnier
    CMentChef Menteur
    EngCaEngineers Canal
    ICWIntracoastal Waterway
    IHNCInner Harbor Navigation Canal
    LBorgLake Borgne
    LMaurLake Maurepas
    LPLake Pontchartrain
    LP-BCLake Pontchartrain, Bonnet Carre Region
    LP-CELake Pontchartrain, central region east of Causeway
    LP-CWLake Pontchartrain, central region west of Causeway
    LP-NOLake Pontchartrain, New Orleans region
    LP-NSLake Pontchartrain, north shore region
    LP-PHLake Pontchartrain, Pointe aux Herbes region
    LP-RGLake Pontchartrain, Rigolets region
    LP-WSLake Pontchartrain, west shore region
    MissBMississippi Bayou
    MRGOMississippi River Gulf Outlet
    RigolRigolets

    AREA_CD_SQ
    A numerical code derived from an index grid used in analysis. This index provides a convenient way to search or sort data from specific localities covered by the database. Each grid square is approx 7.5 sq-km. For further information, see <https://pubs.usgs.gov/prof/p1634j/html/area_cd2.htm>

    ValueDefinition
    (empty) 

    Range of values
    Minimum:1
    Maximum:88

    LOC_CMMNTS
    Any additional information pertinent to sample location (e.g., exposed mud flat, ) and any correction made to previously recorded locations

    Self-explanatory text.

    SAMP_DAY1
    Day of the month sample collected from the natural environment began

    ValueDefinition
    (empty) 

    Range of values
    Minimum:1
    Maximum:31
    Units:day
    Resolution:1

    MO1
    Month sample collected from the natural environment began

    ValueDefinition
    1January
    2February
    3March
    4April
    5May
    6June
    7July
    8August
    9September
    10October
    11November
    12December
    (empty)date not specified

    YEAR1
    Year sample collected from the natural environment began

    ValueDefinition
    (empty) 

    Range of values
    Minimum:1972
    Maximum:1998
    Units:year
    Resolution:1

    TO_SMP_DA2
    Ending day sample collected from the natural environment finished

    ValueDefinition
    2323rd day of the month?
    (empty) 

    MO2
    Ending month sample collected from the natural environment finished

    ValueDefinition
    6June
    10October
    (empty)date not specified

    YEAR2
    Ending year sample collected from the natural environment finished

    ValueDefinition
    (empty) 

    Range of values
    Minimum:1980
    Maximum:1984
    Units:year
    Resolution:1

    DATE_Q
    Qualifier for date

    ValueDefinition
    No date stated for sediment analysis 
    (empty) 

    HOUR1
    Hour sample collected from natural environment

    ValueDefinition
    (empty) 

    Range of values
    Minimum:11
    Maximum:13
    Units:hour of day
    Resolution:1

    MIN1
    Minute sample collected from natural environment

    ValueDefinition
    (empty)time not available

    Range of values
    Minimum:0
    Maximum:55
    Units:minutes
    Resolution:1

    SAMP_DATE1
    Use with caution. Date that sample collection began (Example: Month-Year, or Month-Day-Year) This is a combination of SAMP_DAY1, MO1 and YEAR1. Note that formatted dates are subject to manipulation by computer software.

    Dates are given as dd/mm/yy where dd and mm may consist of only one digit.

    TO_SMP_DT2
    Use with caution. Date that sample collection was completed (Example: Month-Year, or Month-Day-Year) This is a combination of TO_SMP_DA2, MO2 and YEAR2. Note that formatted dates are subject to manipulation by computer software.

    ValueDefinition
    6/1/80June 1, 1980
    10/23/84October 23, 1984
    (empty) 

    ORIG_STATN
    Name or number of station at which sample collected

    Many of the values are integer numbers, but some are codes with letters and numbers, or comments.

    SMPLNG_DEV
    Device used to collect the sample

    ValueDefinition
    """a coring device""" 
    "0.1 m^2 box corer, subsampled using a 4.25 inch polycarbonate core liner" 
    Box corer 
    Eckman mechanical grab sampler 
    Peterson dredge 
    Petite ponar 
    Petite Ponar dredge 
    Petite ponar dredge 
    Petite ponar grab 
    piston corer 
    scoop sampler 
    spade corer 
    unknown 
    unknown corer 
    Van Veen Grab 
    Vibracore 
    (empty) 

    SAMPL_TYPE
    Materials in sample analyzed (in current database, each sample is sediment)

    ValueDefinition
    nonenot available
    sedimentsediment sample

    DPTH_N_COR
    The depth of the sample in the sediment if only one number is given, or words if no numerical value is given (e.g., 2 cm; surface) in units of cm

    Many of the fields contain a number, but some contain comments such as "bottom" or a depth range indicated by two numbers separated by a hyphen. Some fields contain units as well. Some fields are empty.

    CORE_LENGT
    Text field showing the total length of the core and its units. Note that the units are not standardized.

    Values contain a number followed by "m" (meters) or "inches". Some lack units.

    DEPTH_TOP
    Depth interval, TOP of Core or sample (cm)

    ValueDefinition
    (empty) 

    Range of values
    Minimum:0
    Maximum:144
    Units:centimeters
    Resolution:1

    DEPTH_BTTM
    Depth interval, BOTTOM of Core or sample (cm)

    ValueDefinition
    (empty) 

    Range of values
    Minimum:7
    Maximum:505
    Units:centimeters
    Resolution:1

    ORIG_UNITS
    The original units of the depth of the sample in the sediment when not centimeters

    ValueDefinition
    inches 
    (empty) 

    DPTH_CODE
    Code designating the general depth in the sediment of the sample, e.g., surface, core. Data in this field is derived from other fields and is primarily for use in data analysis.

    ValueDefinition
    Core 
    Surface 
    Surface of core 
    (empty) 

    COMPS_SCHM
    Describe how sample was combined if analysis was done on composite of samples taken from differing depths or cores

    ValueDefinition
    """Three samples were taken at each location and homogenized by mixing using plastic utensils.""" 
    sample is a homogenate composed of the surficial 2 cm from several grabs (see methods field in grain size table for additional comments) 
    (empty)sample not combined with others

    GEN_CMMNTS
    Any additional information that may help in interpreting data, locating sample in a series, or characterizing sample

    ValueDefinition
    BASEStations that were randomly selected based on EMAP sampling design (grid).
    INDEXStations that were paired with small estuary and tidal river base sites. They were intended to represent the area of sediment deposition with the estuary or river. Not random.
    ITEIndicator Testing and Evaluation Sites - only for 1991. Selected specifically to test indicators' ability to discriminate between degraded and reference sites.
    SUPPLStations that were randomly selected by using the EMAP grid design and reducing it to fit within a single estuary.
    QA/QCThe replicate sampling of a base station (exact location) within a short time span. (Collection methods quality reference.)
    REP-91Between-year replicates of 1991 base sites. These 1991 sites were sampled every year to represent variation and long term trends. (No within-year replicates, see next definition.)
    REP-9?Randomly selected sites that are "near-by" to one another to evaluate variability within a given area (for example, within a hexagon or small estuary). Used to test the EMAP design.
    VARIANCETrend sites selected to evaluate variation and long term trends (selected in addition to the REP-91 sites).

    DESCRIPTN
    Any text describing the sample's appearance

    This is a long text field intended to be self-explanatory.

    EST_VL_MAT
    Volume of material to be dredged and needing disposal when sample is from a dredge permit application

    ValueDefinition
    """at least 200cc" 
    (empty) 

    MTS_INGNCS
    Y/N answer to indicate whether data for metals and other inorganic parameters are present elsewhere in this database; occasionally contains additional information.

    ValueDefinition
    nno
    no; see Byrnequalified no
    yyes
    (empty) 

    ORG_CNTAMS
    Y/N answer to indicate whether Organic Contaminants data are present elsewhere in this database; occasionally contains additional information.

    ValueDefinition
    nno
    no: see McFall et alqualified no
    yyes
    (empty) 

    GRAIN_SIZE
    Y/N answer to indicate whether Grain Size or related physical properties are present elsewhere in this database; occasionally contains additional information.

    ValueDefinition
    nno
    yyes
    (empty) 

    BIOASSAY
    Y/N answer to indicate whether Bioassay data were collected in conjunction with collection of the sediment sample recorded in this database

    ValueDefinition
    nbioassay data not collected
    ybioassay data were collected
    (empty) 

    OTHR_N_REF
    Whether any other types of analysis are documented in the reference but not recorded in this database

    ValueDefinition
    nno other analyses were found
    yadditional analyses were found
    (empty)we do not know whether other analyses are documented in the reference

    CMNTS_OTHR
    Brief summary of any other types of analysis documented in the reference but not recorded in this database

    ValueDefinition
    "6 water microbiology parameters, 5 sediment microbiological parameters, benthic invertebrate analysis, 60 species of fish collected" 
    "Toxicity Test Data, Water Quality Vertical Profile, Benthic Data, Fish/Invertebrate Data" 
    benthic fauna counts 
    (empty) 

    DTA_ENT_DA
    Day that data was entered into the database table

    ValueDefinition
    (empty) 

    Range of values
    Minimum:4
    Maximum:31
    Units:day of the month
    Resolution:1

    DTA_ENT_MO
    Month that data was entered into the database table

    ValueDefinition
    1January
    2February
    4April
    5May
    8August
    9September
    10October
    11November
    12December

    DTA_ENT_YR
    Year that data was entered into the database table

    Range of values
    Minimum:1996
    Maximum:2000
    Units:year
    Resolution:1

    ENTRY_DATE
    Date (formatted) that data was entered into the database table

    Dates are given as dd/mm/yy where dd and mm may consist of only one digit.

    INIT_NTRER
    Initials of the person who entered the data from the original reference or source into the database, see working dictionary for abbreviations

    ValueDefinition
    agmAndrew G. McIntire
    LHLaura Hayes

    Inorganic
    table in the database

    UNIQUE_ID
    Database ID unique to this specific sample; assigned by USGS; used to link data between tables

    ANAL_TECH
    Method used for analysis of each metal

    COMMENT1
    Any further information about analysis for all or specific metals

    AG_UG_G
    Concentration of Silver (Ag) in the sample in units of µg/g.

    AG_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments about the Silver concentration; e.g. ""less than"" (< or lt); analytical trouble with this sample; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data; etc. Original value and units if not µg/g

    ValueDefinition
    <DLLess than detection limit. (Concentration reads "0" because the measurement fell below the detection limit).
    DVDiscriminant value (For discussion of discriminant functions see Analytical Methods and Quality Control).
    DVS25% of samples for this component and source show unresolved anomalies in discriminant values.
    HAHigh Alert (see table 8 for alert levels).
    LALow Alert (see table 8 for alert levels).
    LeachLeachate method was used for metal analysis. Values resulting from this type of analysis have valid uses but are not comparable to those resulting from total dissolution methods. See Discussion and Inorganic Chemistry sections for more explanation.
    LWSource reports data on a wet-weight basis, which gives lower apparent values than dry-weight basis. mean (n = *) Multiple samples were collected from the same location and analyzed; the value reported is the mean (n = number of replicates).
    NDNot detected.
    Repl. DLA replicate value is below detection limit (the value reported is the mean of the others).
    WWarning: unresolved questions (no quality-control corroboration or causal relationships for anomalous data are available).

    AG_DL
    The lowest detectable concentration of Silver for this laboratory and this methodology.

    AL_UG_G
    Concentration of Aluminum ( Al) in the sample in units of µg/g (micrograms per gram).

    AL_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments about the Aluminum concentration; e.g. ""less than"" (< or lt); analytical trouble with this sample; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data; etc. Original value and units if not µg/g

    AL_DL
    The lowest detectable concentration of Aluminum for this laboratory and this methodology.

    AS_UG_G
    Concentration of Arsenic (As) in the sample in units of µg/g.

    AS_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments about the As concentration; e.g., ""less than"" (< or lt); analytical trouble with this sample; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data; etc. Original value and units if not µg/g.

    AS_DL
    The lowest detectable concentration of As for this laboratory and this methodology.

    BA_UG_G
    Concentration of Barium (Ba) in the sample in units of µg/g.

    BA_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments about the Ba concentration; e.g., ""less than"" (< or lt); analytical trouble with this sample; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data; etc. Original value in units if not µg/g.

    BA_DL
    The lowest detectable concentration of Ba for this laboratory and this methodology.

    BE_UG_G
    Concentration of Beryllium (Be) in the sample in units of µg/g.

    BE_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments about the Be concentration; e.g., ""less than"" (< or lt); analytical trouble with this sample; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data; etc. Original value and units if not µg/g.

    BE_DL
    The lowest detectable concentration of Be for this laboratory and this methodology.

    BI_UG_G
    Concentration of Bismuth (Bi) in the sample in units of µg/g.

    BI_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments about the Bi concentration; e.g., ""less than"" (< or lt); analytical trouble with this sample; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data; etc. Original value and units if not µg/g.

    BI_DL
    The lowest detectable concentration of Bi for this laboratory and this methodology.

    CA_UG_G
    Concentration of Calcium (Ca) in the sample in units of µg/g.

    CA_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments about the Ca concentration; e.g., ""less than"" (< or lt); analytical trouble with this sample; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data; etc. Original value and units if not µg/g.

    CA_DL
    The lowest detectable concentration of Ca for this laboratory and this methodology.

    CD_UG_G
    Concentration of Cadmium (Cd) in the sample in units of µg/g.

    CD_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments about the Cd concentration; e.g., ""less than"" (< or lt); analytical trouble with this sample; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data; etc. Original value and units if not µg/g

    CD_DL
    The lowest detectable concentration of Cd for this laboratory and this methodology.

    CO_UG_G
    Concentration of Cobalt (Co) in the sample in units of µg/g.

    CO_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments about the Co concentration; e.g., ""less than"" (< or lt); analytical trouble with this sample; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data; etc. Original value and units if not µg/g.

    CO_DL
    The lowest detectable concentration of Co for this laboratory and this methodology.

    CR_UG_G
    Concentration of Chromium (Cr) in the sample in units of µg/g.

    CR_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments about the Cr concentration; e.g., ""less than"" (< or lt); analytical trouble with this sample; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data; etc. Original value and units if not µg/g

    CR_DL
    The lowest detectable concentration of Cr for this laboratory and this methodology.

    CU_UG_G
    Concentration of Copper (Cu) in the sample in units of µg/g.

    CU_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments about the Cu concentration; e.g., ""less than"" (< or lt); analytical trouble with this sample; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data; etc.

    CU_DL
    The lowest detectable concentration of Cu for this laboratory and this methodology.

    FE_UG_G
    Concentration of Iron (Fe) in the sample in units of µg/g.

    FE_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments about the Fe concentration; e.g., ""less than"" (< or lt); analytical trouble with this sample; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data; etc.

    FE_DL
    The lowest detectable concentration of Fe for this laboratory and this methodology.

    HG_UG_G
    Concentration of Mercury (Hg) in the sample in units of µg/g.

    HG_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments about the Hg concentration; e.g., ""less than"" (< or lt); analytical trouble with this sample; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data; etc.

    HG_DL
    The lowest detectable concentration of Hg for this laboratory and this methodology.

    K_UG_G
    Concentration of Potassium (K) in the sample in units of µg/g.

    K_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments about the K concentration; e.g., ""less than"" (< or lt); analytical trouble with this sample; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data; etc.

    K_DL
    The lowest detectable concentration of K for this laboratory and this methodology.

    MG_UG_G
    Concentration of Magnesium (Mg) in the sample in units of µg/g.

    MG_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments about the Mg concentration; e.g., ""less than"" (< or lt); analytical trouble with this sample; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data; etc.

    MG_DL
    The lowest detectable concentration of Mg for this laboratory and this methodology.

    MN_UG_G
    Concentration of Manganese (Mn) in the sample in units of µg/g.

    MN_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments about the Mn concentration; e.g., ""less than"" (< or lt); analytical trouble with this sample; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data; etc.

    MN_DL
    The lowest detectable concentration of Mn for this laboratory and this methodology.

    MO_UG_G
    Concentration of Molybdenum (Mo) in the sample in units of µg/g.

    MO_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments about the Mo concentration; e.g., ""less than"" (< or lt); analytical trouble with this sample; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data; etc.

    MO_DL
    The lowest detectable concentration of Mo for this laboratory and this methodology.

    NA_UG_G
    Concentration of Sodium (Na) in the sample in units of µg/g.

    NA_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments about the Na concentration; e.g., ""less than"" (< or lt); analytical trouble with this sample; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data; etc.

    NA_DL
    The lowest detectable concentration of Na for this laboratory and this methodology.

    NI_UG_G
    Concentration of Nickel (Ni) in the sample in units of µg/g.

    NI_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments about the Ni concentration; e.g., ""less than"" (< or lt); analytical trouble with this sample; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data; etc.

    NI_DL
    The lowest detectable concentration of Ni for this laboratory and this methodology.

    P_UG_G
    Concentration of phosphorus (P) in the sample in units of µg/g.

    P_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments about the P concentration; e.g., ""less than"" (< or lt); analytical trouble with this sample; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data; etc.

    P_DL
    The lowest detectable concentration of P for this laboratory and this methodology.

    P_ORTHO_C
    Phosphorus ortho in units of µg/g

    P_ORTHO_Q
    Phosphorus ortho qualifier

    P_ORTHO_D
    Phosphorus ortho detection limit

    PB_UG_G
    Concentration of Lead (Pb) in the sample in units of µg/g.

    PB_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments about the Pb concentration; e.g., ""less than"" (< or lt); analytical trouble with this sample; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data; etc.

    PB_DL
    The lowest detectable concentration of Pb for this laboratory and this methodology.

    SB_UG_G
    Concentration of Antimony (Sb) in the sample in units of µg/g.

    SB_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments about the Sb concentration; e.g., ""less than"" (< or lt); analytical trouble with this sample; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data; etc.

    SB_DL
    The lowest detectable concentration of Sb for this laboratory and this methodology.

    SC_UG_G
    Concentration of Scandium (Sc) in the sample in units of µg/g.

    SC_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments about the Sc concentration; e.g., ""less than"" (< or lt); analytical trouble with this sample; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data; etc.

    SC_DL
    The lowest detectable concentration of Sc for this laboratory and this methodology.

    SE_UG_G
    Concentration of Selenium (Se) in the sample in units of µg/g.

    SE_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments about the Se concentration; e.g., ""less than"" (< or lt); analytical trouble with this sample; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data; etc.

    SE_DL
    The lowest detectable concentration of Se for this laboratory and this methodology.

    SN_UG_G
    Concentration of Tin (Sn) in the sample in units of µg/g.

    SN_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments about the Sn concentration; e.g., ""less than"" (< or lt); analytical trouble with this sample; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data; etc.

    SN_DL
    The lowest detectable concentration of Sn for this laboratory and this methodology.

    SR_UG_G
    Concentration of Strontium (Sr) in the sample in units of µg/g.

    SR_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments about the Sr concentration; e.g., ""less than"" (< or lt); analytical trouble with this sample; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data; etc.

    SR_DL
    The lowest detectable concentration of Sr for this laboratory and this methodology.

    TI_UG_G
    Concentration of Titanium (Ti) in the sample in units of µg/g.

    TI_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments about the Ti concentration; e.g., ""less than"" (< or lt); analytical trouble with this sample; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data; etc.

    TI_DL
    The lowest detectable concentration of Ti for this laboratory and this methodology.

    TL_UG_G
    Concentration of Thallium (Tl) in the sample in units of µg/g.

    TL_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments about the Tl concentration; e.g., ""less than"" (< or lt); analytical trouble with this sample; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data; etc.

    TL_DL
    The lowest detectable concentration of Tl for this laboratory and this methodology.

    V_UG_G
    Concentration of Vanadium (V) in the sample in units of µg/g.

    V_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments about the V concentration; e.g., ""less than"" (< or lt); analytical trouble with this sample; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data; etc.

    V_DL
    The lowest detectable concentration of V for this laboratory and this methodology.

    W_UG_G
    Concentration of Tungsten (W) in the sample in units of µg/g.

    W_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments about the W concentration; e.g., ""less than"" (< or lt); analytical trouble with this sample; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data; etc.

    W_DL
    The lowest detectable concentration of W for this laboratory and this methodology.

    Y_UG_G
    Concentration of Yttrium (Y) in the sample in units of µg/g.

    Y_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments about the Y concentration; e.g., ""less than"" (< or lt); analytical trouble with this sample; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data; etc.

    Y_DL
    The lowest detectable concentration of Y for this laboratory and this methodology.

    ZN_UG_G
    Concentration of Zinc (Zn) in the sample in units of µg/g.

    ZN_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments about the Zn concentration; e.g., ""less than"" (< or lt); analytical trouble with this sample; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data; etc.

    ZN_DL
    The lowest detectable concentration of Zn for this laboratory and this methodology.

    ZR_UG_G
    Concentration of Zirconium (Zr) in the sample in units of µg/g.

    ZR_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments about the Zr concentration; e.g., ""less than"" (< or lt); analytical trouble with this sample; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data; etc.

    ZR_DL
    The lowest detectable concentration of Zr for this laboratory and this methodology.

    C_CO3_PCT
    Concentration of Carbon (carbonate) in the sample in units of %. Do not enter the detection limit here.

    C_CO3_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments about the Carbon (carbonate) concentration; e.g., ""less than"" (< or lt); analytical trouble with this sample; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data; etc.

    C_CO3_DL
    The lowest detectable concentration of Carbon(carbonate) for this laboratory and this methodology.

    C_ORG_PCT
    Concentration of organic carbon (Corg) in the sample in units of %Corg.

    C_ORG_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments about the organic carbon concentrations; e.g., ""less than"" (< or lt); analytical trouble with this sample; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data; etc.

    C_ORG_DL
    The lowest detectable concentration of organic carbon for this laboratory and this methodology.

    C_TOT_PCT
    Concentration of total carbon (Ctot) in the sample in units of %Ctot. Ctot= Cinorg+Corg unless Ctot was measured instead of calculated.

    NO3_UG_G_N
    Concentration of Nitrate (NO3) in the sample in units of ug/g as N.

    NO3_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments about the NO3 concentration; e.g., ""less than"" (< or lt); analytical trouble with this sample; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data; original value and units if not µg/g; etc.

    NO3_DL
    The lowest detectable concentration of Nitrate for this laboratory and this methodology.

    NO2_UG_G_N
    Concentration of Nitrite (NO2) in the sample in units of ug/g as N.

    NO2_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments about the NO2 concentration; e.g., ""less than"" (< or lt); analytical trouble with this sample; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data; original value and units if not µg/g; etc.

    AVS_MOL_G
    Concentration of sulfur (as SO2) present that is acid volatile (AVS) in the sample in units of moles/gram..

    AVS_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments about the AVS concentration; e.g., ""less than"" (< or lt); analytical trouble with this sample; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data; original value and units if not µg/g; etc.

    WATER_WPCT
    Percent of total wet sample weight that is water, i.e., (total wt-dry wt/wet wt)*100. If porosity (volume fraction) values are given, note units in grams.

    General Organics
    table in the database

    UNIQUE_ID
    Database ID unique to this specific sample; assigned by USGS; used to link data between tables

    PHCTOT_PPM
    Concentration of measured Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (PHC) in units of ppm. Do not derive by summation.

    PHC_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments about the PHC concentration; e.g., ""less than"" (< or lt); analytical trouble with this sample; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data; concentration given in other units etc.

    PHC_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of PHC for this laboratory and this methodology.

    PCBTOT_UGG
    Concentration of measured total of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) in units of µg/g

    PCB_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments about the PCB concentration; e.g., ""less than"" (< or lt); analytical trouble with this sample; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data; concentration given in other units etc.

    PCB_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of PCB for this laboratory and this methodology.

    DDT_(T)_C
    Concentration of measured total of DDT compounds in units of µg/g

    DDT_(T)_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments about the DDT concentration; e.g., ""less than"" (< or lt); analytical trouble with this sample; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data; concentration given in other units etc.

    DDT_(T)_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of DDT for this laboratory and this methodology.

    DDE_(T)_C
    Concentration of DDE total (DDT degradation product ) in units of parts per billion

    DDE_(T)_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments about DDE total e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    DDE_(T)_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    DDD_(T)_C
    Concentration of DDD (DDT derivative of metabolite) in units of parts per billion

    DDD_(T)_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments about DDD total - e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    DDD_(T)_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    Specific Organics A (PCBs/Pesticides)
    table in the database

    UNIQUE_ID
    Database ID unique to this specific sample; assigned by USGS; used to link data between tables

    PCB_8_PPB
    PCB congener # 8 of 209 possible in units of parts per billion 2,4'-DICHLOROBIPHENYL

    PCB_8_Q
    Qualifier concerning PCB congener #8

    PCB_8_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of PCB congener #8 of 209 for this laboratory and methodology.

    PCB_18_PPB
    PCB congener # 18 of 209 possible in units of parts per billion 2,2',5-TRICHLOROBIPHENYL

    PCB_18_Q
    Qualifier concerning PCB congener #18

    PCB_18_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of PCB congener #18 of 209 for this laboratory and methodology.

    PCB_28_PPB
    PCB congener # 28 of 209 possible in units of parts per billion 2,4,4'-TRICHLOROBIPHENYL

    PCB_28_Q
    Qualifier concerning PCB congener #28

    PCB_28_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of PCB congener #28 of 209 for this laboratory and methodology.

    PCB_29_PPB
    PCB congener # 29 of 209 possible in units of parts per billion 2,4,5-TRICHLOROBIPHENYL

    PCB_29_Q
    Qualifier concerning PCB congener #29

    PCB_29_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of PCB congener #29 of 209 for this laboratory and methodology.

    PCB_44_PPB
    PCB congener # 44 of 209 possible in units of parts per billion 2,2',3,5'-TETRACHLOROBIPHENYL

    PCB_44_Q
    Qualifier concerning PCB congener #44

    PCB_44_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of PCB congener #44 of 209 for this laboratory and methodology.

    PCB_52_PPB
    PCB congener # 52 of 209 possible in units of parts per billion 2,2',5,5'-TETRACHLOROBIPHENYL

    PCB_52_Q
    Qualifier concerning PCB congener #52

    PCB_52_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of PCB congener #52 of 209 for this laboratory and methodology.

    PCB_66_PPB
    PCB congener # 66 of 209 possible in units of parts per billion 2,3',4,4'-TETRACHLOROBIPHENYL

    PCB_66_Q
    Qualifier concerning PCB congener #66

    PCB_66_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of PCB congener #66 of 209 for this laboratory and methodology.

    PCB_77_PPB
    PCB congener # 77/110 of 209 possible in units of parts per billion 3,3',4,4'-TETRACHLOROBIPHENYL

    PCB_77_Q
    Qualifier concerning PCB congener #77/110

    PCB_77_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of PCB congener #77/110 of 209 for this laboratory and methodology.

    PCB_87_PPB
    PCB congener # 87 of 209 possible in units of parts per billion 2,2',3,4,5'-PENTACHLOROBIPHENYL

    PCB_87_Q
    Qualifier concerning PCB congener #87

    PCB_87_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of PCB congener #78 of 209 for this laboratory and methodology.

    PCB101_PPB
    PCB congener # 101 of 209 possible in units of parts per billion 2,2',4,5,5'-PENTACHLOROBIPHENYL

    PCB_101_Q
    Qualifier concerning PCB congener #101

    PCB_101_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of PCB congener #101 of 209 for this laboratory and methodology.

    PCB105_PPB
    PCB congener # 105 of 209 possible in units of parts per billion 2,3,3',4,4'-PENTACHLOROBIPHENYL

    PCB_105_Q
    Qualifier concerning PCB congener #105

    PCB_105_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of PCB congener #105 of 209 for this laboratory and methodology.

    PCB118_PPB
    PCB congener # 118 of 209 possible in units of parts per billion 2,3',4,4',5-PENTACHLOROBIPHENYL

    PCB_118_Q
    Qualifier concerning PCB congener #118

    PCB_118_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of PCB congener #118 of 209 for this laboratory and methodology.

    PCB126_PPB
    PCB congener # 126 of 209 possible in units of parts per billion 3,3',4,4',5-PENTACHLOROBIPHENYL

    PCB126_Q
    Qualifier concerning PCB congener #126

    PCB126_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of PCB congener #126 of 209 for this laboratory and methodology.

    PCB128_PPB
    PCB congener # 128 of 209 possible in units of parts per billion 2,2',3,3',4,4'-HEXACHLOROBIPHENYL

    PCB_128_Q
    Qualifier concerning PCB congener #128

    PCB_128_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of PCB congener #128 of 209 for this laboratory and methodology.

    PCB138_PPB
    PCB congener # 138 of 209 possible in units of parts per billion 2,2',3,4,4',5'-HEXACHLOROBIPHENYL

    PCB_138_Q
    Qualifier concerning PCB congener #138

    PCB_138_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of PCB congener #138 of 209 for this laboratory and methodology.

    PCB153_PPB
    PCB congener # 153 of 209 possible in units of parts per billion 2,2',4,4',5,5'-HEXACHLOROBIPHENYL

    PCB_153_Q
    Qualifier concerning PCB congener #153

    PCB_153_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of PCB congener #153 of 209 for this laboratory and methodology.

    PCB170_PPB
    PCB congener # 170 of 209 possible in units of parts per billion 2,2',3,3',4,4',5-HEPTACHLOROBIPHENYL

    PCB_170_Q
    Qualifier concerning PCB congener #170

    PCB_170_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of PCB congener #170 of 209 for this laboratory and methodology.

    PCB180_PPB
    PCB congener # 180 of 209 possible in units of parts per billion 2,2',3,4,4',5,5'-HEPTACHLOROBIPHENYL

    PCB_180_Q
    Qualifier concerning PCB congener #180

    PCB_180_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of PCB congener #180 of 209 for this laboratory and methodology.

    PCB187_PPB
    PCB congener # 187 of 209 possible in units of parts per billion 2,2',3,4',5,5',6-HEPTACHLOROBIPHENYL

    PCB_187_Q
    Qualifier concerning PCB congener #187

    PCB_187_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of PCB congener #187 of 209 for this laboratory and methodology.

    PCB195_PPB
    PCB congener # 195 of 209 possible in units of parts per billion 2,2',3,3',4,4',5,6-OCTACHLOROBIPHENYL

    PCB_195_Q
    Qualifier concerning PCB congener #195

    PCB_195_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of PCB congener #195 of 209 for this laboratory and methodology.

    PCB200_PPB
    PCB congener # 200 of 209 possible in units of parts per billion

    PCB_200_Q
    Qualifier concerning PCB congener #200

    PCB_200_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of PCB congener #200 of 209 for this laboratory and methodology.

    PCB206_PPB
    PCB congener # 206 of 209 possible in units of parts per billion 2,2',3,3',4,4',5,5',6-NONACHLOROBIPHENYL

    PCB_206_Q
    Qualifier concerning PCB congener #206

    PCB_206_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of PCB congener #206 of 209 for this laboratory and methodology.

    PCB209_PPB
    PCB congener # 209 of 209 possible in units of parts per billion 2,2',3,3',4,4',5,5',6,6'-DECACHLOROBIPHENYL

    PCB_209_Q
    Qualifier concerning PCB congener #209

    PCB_209_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of PCB congener #209 of 209 for this laboratory and methodology.

    A1016/1242
    PCB in units of parts per billion Arochlor equivalent number 1016/1242; this is the older method of reporting PCB.

    A1016_Q
    Arochlor 1016/1242 qualifier

    A1016_D
    Arochlor 1016/1242 detection limit

    AC1021_C
    arochlor 1021 PCB in units of ppb

    AC1021_Q
    arochlor 1021 PCB qualifier

    AC1021_D
    arochlor 1021 PCB detection limit

    AC1232_PPB
    PCB in units of parts per billion Arochlor equivalent number 1232; this is the older method of reporting PCB.

    AC1232_Q
    Arochlor 1232 qualifier

    AC1232_D
    Arochlor 1232 detection limit

    AC1248_PPB
    PCB in units of parts per billion Arochlor equivalent number 1248; this is the older method of reporting PCB.

    AC1248_Q
    Arochlor 1248 qualifier

    AC1248_D
    Arochlor 1248 detection limit

    AC1254_PPB
    PCB in units of parts per billion Arochlor equivalent number 1254; this is the older method of reporting PCB.

    AC1254_Q
    Arochlor 1254 qualifier

    AC1254_D
    Arochlor 1254 detection limit

    AC1260_PPB
    PCB in units of parts per billion Arochlor equivalent number 1260; this is the older method of reporting PCB.

    AC1260_Q
    Arochlor 1260 qualifier

    AC1260_D
    Arochlor 1260 detection limit

    TOXPHENE_C
    Toxaphene (pesticide) in units of parts per billion

    TOXPHENE_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments about toxaphene- e.g...less than(<); analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    TOXPHENE_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    DDT_4,4'_C
    DDT 4,4' parts per billion = p,p DDT in units of parts per billion

    DDT_4,4'_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments about DDT 4,4' - e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    DDT_4,4'_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    DDT_2,4'_C
    DDT 2,4 parts per billion = o,p DDT in units of parts per billion

    DDT_2,4'_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments about DDT 2, 4' - e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    DDT_2,4'_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    DDE_4,4'_C
    DDE 4,4 isomer in units of parts per billion

    DDE_4,4'_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments about DDE 4, 4' - e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    DDE_4,4'_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    DDE_2,4'_C
    DDE 2,4 isomer in units of parts per billion

    DDE_2,4'_Q
    Any qualifier information of comments about DDE 2,4' - e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    DDE_2,4'_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    DDD_4,4'_C
    DDD 4,4 isomer in units of parts per billion

    DDD_4,4'_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments about DDD 4,4' - e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    DDD_4,4'_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    DDD_2,4'_C
    DDD 2,4 isomer in units of parts per billion

    DDD_2,4'_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments about DDD 2,4' - e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    DDD_2,4'_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    DDM_C
    DDM in units of parts per billion

    DDM_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments about DDM - e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    DDM_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    7CHLR_C
    Heptachlor (insecticide) in units of parts per billion

    7CHLR_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments about heptachlor - e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    7CHLR_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    7CHLR_EPXC
    Heptachlor epoxide (soil oxidation product, insecticide) in units of parts per billion

    7CHLR_EPXQ
    Any qualifier information or comments about heptachlor epoxide - e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    7CHLR_EPXD
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    6CLBNZ_C
    Hexachlorobenzene (fungicide) in units of parts per billion

    6CLBNZ_Q
    Any qualifier information of comments about Hexachlorobenzene - e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    6CLBNZ_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    ENDRIN_C
    Endrin(insecticide) in units of parts per billion

    ENDRIN_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments about Endrin - e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    ENDRIN_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    ENDR_ALD_C
    Endrin Aldehyde (Endrin oxidation product) in units of parts per billion

    ENDR_ALD_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments about Endrin Aldehyde - e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    ENDR_ALD_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    ALDRIN_C
    Aldrin (insecticide) in units of parts per billion

    ALDRIN_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments about Aldrin - e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    ALDRIN_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    DIELDRN_C
    Dieldrin (insecticide) in units of parts per billion

    DIELDRN_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments about Dieldrin - e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    DIELDRN_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    CLRDNE(T)C
    Chlordane total (pesticide) in units of parts per billion

    CLRDNE(T)D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    CLRDNE(T)Q
    Any qualifier information or comments about Chlordane total - e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    CLRDNE(A)C
    Chlordane (alpha)=cis-chlordane in units of parts per billion

    CLRDNE(A)D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    CLRDNE(A)Q
    Any qualifier information or comments about Chlordane (alpha) - e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    CLRDNE(G)C
    Chlordane gamma (pesticide) in units of parts per billion

    CLRDNE(G)D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    CLRDNE(G)Q
    Any qualifier information or comments about Chlordane gamma - e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    T-9CHLOR_C
    Trans -nonachlor in units of parts per billion

    T-9CHLOR_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    T-9CHLOR_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments about Trans -nonachlor - e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    OXYCLRDN_C
    Oxychlordane, pesticide in units of parts per billion

    OXYCLRDN_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments about Oxychlordane - e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    OXYCLRDN_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    C-9CHLORC
    CIS-Nonachlor in units of parts per billion

    C-9CHLORQ
    Any qualifier information or comments about CIS-Nonachlor - e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    C-9CHLORD
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    NONACHL_C
    Nonachlor in units of parts per billion

    NONACHL_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments about Nonachlor - e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    MIREX_C
    Mirex (pesticide) in units of parts per billion

    MIREX_Q
    Any qualifier information of comments about mirex - e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    MIREX_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    METHOXYCLC
    Methoxychlor (pesticide) in units of parts per billion

    METHOXYCLQ
    Any qualifier information or comments about Methoxychlor - e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    METHOXYCLD
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    BHC(A)_C
    BHC (alpha isomer) - hexachlorocyclohexane, in units of parts per billion

    BHC(A)_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments about BHC (alpha isomer) - e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    BHC(A)_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    BHC(ß)_C
    BHC (beta isomer) hexachlorocyclohexane in units of parts per billion

    BHC(ß)_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments about BHC (beta isomer) - e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    BHC(ß)_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    BHC(D)_C
    BHC (delta isomer) hexachlorocyclohexane in units of parts per billion

    BHC(D)_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments about BHC (delta isomer) - e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    BHC(D)_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    LINDANE_C
    BHC (gamma isomer) hexachlorocyclohexanein units of parts per billion; Lindane is also known as BHC (gamma)

    LINDANE_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments about Lindane (BHC gamma) - e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    LINDANE_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    ENDOSUL2_C
    Endosulfan II (Endosulfan isomer) in units of parts per billion

    ENDOSUL2_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments about Endosulfan II - e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    ENDOSUL2_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    ENDOS_SU_C
    Endosulfan sulfate (endosulfan oxidation product) in units of parts per billion

    ENDOS_SU_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments about Endosulfan sulfate - e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    ENDOS_SU_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    ENDOSUL1_C
    Endosulfan I (endosulfan isomer) in units of parts per billion

    ENDOSUL1_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments about Endosulfan I - e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    ENDOSUL1_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    ATRAZINE_C
    Atrazine in units of parts per billion

    ATRAZINE_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments about Atrazine - e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    ATRAZINE_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    SIMAZINE_C
    Simazine in units of parts per billion

    SIMAZINE_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments about Simazine - e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    SIMAZINE_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    ALACHLOR_C
    Alachlor in units of parts per billion

    ALACHLOR_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments about Alachlor - e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    ALACHLOR_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    MBT_C
    concentration of monobutyl tin (anti - fouling metal organic), in units of parts per billion

    MBT_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments about monobutyl tin - e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    MBT_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    DBT_C
    concentration of Dibutyl tin (anti - fouling metal organic compound), in units of parts per billion

    DBT_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments about Dibutyl tin - e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    DBT_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    TBT_C
    concentration of Tributyl tin (anti - fouling metal organic compound), in units of parts per billion

    TBT_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments about Tributyl tin - e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    TBT_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    Specific Organics B (PAHs)
    table in the database

    UNIQUE_ID
    Database ID unique to this specific sample; assigned by USGS; used to link data between tables

    BENZNE_C
    parent structure of aromatic ring hydrocarbon class (PAH), benzene in units of parts per billion

    BENZNE_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments about benzene - e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    BENZNE_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    2BZTPN_C
    dibenzothiophene in units of parts per billion

    2BZTPN_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments about dibenzothiophene - e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    2BZTPN_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    2BZTPN(T)C
    dibenzothiophene (diphenylene sulfide) total of C0, C1, C2, and C3 in units of parts per billion

    2BZTPN(T)Q
    Any qualifier information or comments about dibenzothiophene total - e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    2BZTPN(T)D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    A2BZTP(T)C
    alkyl dibenzothiophene (total) in units of parts per billion

    A2BZTP(T)Q
    qualifier information about alkyl dibenzothiophene (total)

    A2BZTP(T)D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    C1DIBZTPNC
    dibenzothiophene (C1) in units of parts per billion

    C1DIBZTPNQ
    Any qualifier information or comments about dibenzothiophene (C1) - e.g....less than (<); analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    C1DIBZTPND
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    C2DIBZTPNC
    dibenzothiophene (C2) in units of parts per billion (C2DBT mass 212)

    C2DIBZTPNQ
    Any qualifier information or comments about dibenzothiophene (C2) - e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    C2DIBZTPND
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    C3DIBZTPNC
    dibenzothiophene (C3) in units of parts per billion (C3DBT mass 226)

    C3DIBZTPNQ
    Any qualifier information or comments about dibenzothiophene (C3) - e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    C3DIBZTPND
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    NBTHIOPH_C
    naphthobenzothiophene in units of parts per billion

    NBTHIOPH_Q
    naphthobenzothiophene qualifier

    NBTHIOPH_D
    naphthobenzothiophene detect limit

    AL_NBTHI_C
    alkyl naphthobenzothiophene in units of parts per billion

    AL_NBTHI_Q
    alkyl naphthobenzothiophene qualifier

    AL_NBTHI_D
    alkyl naphthobenzothiophene detection limit

    2BZFRN(T)C
    dibenzofuran (total) = diphenylene oxide (PAH) in units of parts per billion

    2BNZFRN_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    2BNZFRN_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    NAPHTHLN_C
    measured napthalene (not substituted) in units of parts per billion

    NAPHTHLN_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments about Naphthalene - e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    NAPHTHLN_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    AKNAPHTH_C
    alkyl naphthalenes in parts per billion

    AKNAPHTH_Q
    alkyl naphthalenes qualifier

    AKNAPHTH_D
    alkyl naphthalenes detection limit

    C1NPHTLN_C
    1-methyl napthalene (mass 142) and 2-methyl napthalene in units of parts per billion

    C1NPHTLN_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments about Naphthalenes (C1) - e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    C1NPHTLN_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    1-MTYLNAPC
    1- methyl -naphthalene (PAH) in units of parts per billion, a subcomponent of C1 Naphthalene

    1-MTYLNAPQ
    Any qualifier information or comments about 1-Methyl-Napthalene - e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    1-MTYLNAPD
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    2-MTYLNAPC
    2- methyl -naphthalene (PAH) in units of parts per billion, a subcomponent of C2 Naphthalene

    2-MTYLNAPQ
    Any qualifier information or comments about 2-Methyl-Napthalene - e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    2-MTYLNAPD
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    C2NPHTLN_C
    Naphthalenes (C2); 2,6-dimethyl napthalene (mass 156) in ppb

    C2NPHTLN_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    C2NPHTLN_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    C3NPHTLN_C
    Naphthalenes (C3); 2,3,5-trimethyl napthalene (mass 170) =1,6,7-trimethyl napthalene

    C3NPHTLN_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    C3NPHTLN_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    C4NPHTLN_C
    Naphthalenes (C4) (mass 184) in ppb

    C4NPHTLN_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    C4NPHTLN_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    BIPHENYL_C
    biphenyl (mass 154 also) in units of parts per billion

    BIPHENYL_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    BIPHENYL_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    ALKBIPH_C
    Alkyl biphenyls in units of parts per billion

    ALKBIPH_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    ALKBIPH_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    ACNPHTHN_C
    Acenaphthene (mass 154 also) in units of parts per billion

    ACNPHTHN_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    ACNPHTHN_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    ACNPHTYL_C
    Acenaphthylene (mass 152) in units of parts per billion

    ACNPHTYL_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    ACNPHTYL_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    FLUORENE_C
    Fluorene (mass 166) in units of parts per billion

    FLUORENE_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    FLUORENE_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    ALFLUOR_C
    Alkyl fluorenes in units of parts per billion

    ALFLUOR_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    ALFLUOR_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    C1FLORNE_C
    Fluorene C1, (mutagenic) in units of parts per billion

    C1FLORNE_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    C1FLORNE_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    C2FLORNE_C
    Fluorene C2, (mutagenic) in units of parts per billion

    C2FLORNE_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    C2FLORNE_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    C3FLORNE_C
    Fluorene C3, (mutagenic) in units of parts per billion

    C3FLORNE_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    C3FLORNE_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    PHNANTHR_C
    Phenanthrene (mass 178) in units of parts per billion

    PHNANTHR_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    PHNANTHR_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    1-MT-PHE_C
    Phenanthrene (C1) =1-Methyl Phenanthrene (mass 192) in ppb

    1-MT-PHE_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    1-MT-PHE_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    C1PHENAN_C
    C1-Phenanthrenes in parts per billion

    C1PHENAN_Q
    C1-Phenanthrenes qualifier

    C1PHENAN_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    C2PHNANT_C
    C2 homolog of phenanthrene (anthracene) (PAH) in units of parts per billion

    C2PHNANT_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    C2PHNANT_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    C3PHNANT_C
    C3 homolog of phenanthrene (anthracene) in units of parts per billion

    C3PHNANT_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    C3PHNANT_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    C4PHNANT_C
    C4 homolog of phenanthrene (anthracene) in units of parts per billion

    C4PHNANT_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    C4PHNANT_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    ALK_PHEN_C
    Alkyl phenanthrenes in units of parts per billion

    ALK_PHEN_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    ALK_PHEN_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    ANTHRACN_C
    Anthracene (mass 178) in parts per billion

    ANTHRACN_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    ANTHRACN_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    BZ(A)ANT_C
    Anthracene (C1)=Benz anthracene = benzoanthracene=Benzo(a) anthracene (mass 228) in ppb

    BZ(A)ANT_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    BZ(A)ANT_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    2(AH)ANT_C
    Anthracene (C1) = dibenz (a,h) anthracene (mass 278) = Dibenzo Anthracene in ppb

    2(AH)ANT_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    2(AH)ANT_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    PYRENE_C
    Pyrene (mass 202) in parts per billion

    PYRENE_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    PYRENE_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    BZ(A)PYR_C
    Benzo (a) pyrene (mass 252 also) in ppb

    BZ(A)PYR_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    BZ(A)PYR_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    BZ(E)PYR_C
    Benzo (e) pyrene (mass 252 also) in ppb

    BZ(E)PYR_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    BZ(E)PYR_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    BZPYRISO_C
    Benzo pyrene isomers in units of parts per billion

    BZPYRISO_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    BZPYRISO_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    IN(123)PYC
    Indeno(123)Pyrene = Indeno(1,2,3-cd) pyrene

    IN(123)PYQ
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    IN(123)PYD
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    ALK_PYR_C
    Alkyl pyrenes in units of parts per billion

    ALK_PYR_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    ALK_PYR_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    FLORNTHN_C
    Fluoranthene (mass 202) in ppb

    FLORNTHN_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    FLORNTHN_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    C1FLRNTHNC
    C1-Fluoranthene= benzofluoranthene=measured concentration of both benzo (b) and benzo (k) fluoranthene

    C1FLRNTHNQ
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    C1FLRNTHND
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    BZ(B)FLUOC
    Benzo (B) fluoranthene in units of parts per billion

    BZ(B)FLUOQ
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    BZ(B)FLUOD
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    BZ(K)FLUOC
    Benzo (K) fluoranthene in units of parts per billion

    BZ(K)FLUOQ
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    BZ(K)FLUOD
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    CHRYSENE_C
    Chrysene (mass 228) in units of parts per billion

    CHRYSENE_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    CHRYSENE_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    CHRYS_C1_C
    Chrysene (C1) in units of parts per billion

    CHRYS_C1_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    CHRYS_C1_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    CHRYS_C2_C
    Chrysene (C2) in units of parts per billion

    CHRYS_C2_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    CHRYS_C2_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    CHRYS_C3_C
    Chrysene (C3) in units of parts per billion

    CHRYS_C3_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    CHRYS_C3_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    CHRYS_C4_C
    Chrysene (C4) in units of parts per billion

    CHRYS_C4_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    CHRYS_C4_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    CHRY_ISO_C
    Chrysene isomers in units of parts per billion

    CHRY_ISO_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    CHRY_ISO_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    ALCH_ISO_C
    Alkyl chrysene isomers in units of parts per billion

    ALCH_ISO_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    ALCH_ISO_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    AL_CHRYS_C
    Alkyl chrysene in units of parts per billion

    AL_CHRYS_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    AL_CHRYS_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    PERYLENE_C
    Perylene (mass 252) (PAH) in units of parts per billion

    PERYLENE_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    PERYLENE_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    BNZ(G)PYLC
    benzo (g) perylene (PAH) in units of parts per billion

    BZ(G)PYL_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    BZ(G)PYL_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    B(GHI)PYLC
    benzo (g,h,i) perylene (mass 276) (PAH) in units of parts per billion

    B(GHI)PYLQ
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    B(GHI)PYLD
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    235TMTNAPC
    2,3,5-Trimethylnaphthalene ppb

    235TMTNAPQ
    2,3,5-Trimethylnaphthalene qualifier

    235TMTNAPD
    2,3,5-Trimethylnaphthalene detection limit

    26DMTNAP_C
    2,6-Dimethylnaphthalene ppb

    26DMTNAP_Q
    2,6-Dimethylnaphthalene qualifier

    26DMTNAP_D
    2,6-Dimethylnaphthalene detection limit

    C1FLRPYR_C
    C1-Fluoranthene Pyrene ppb

    C1FLRPYR_Q
    C1-Fluoranthene Pyrene qualifier

    C1FLRPYR_D
    C1-Fluoranthene Pyrene detection limit

    Specific Organics C (Aliphatic Hydrocarbons)
    table in the database

    UNIQUE_ID
    Database ID unique to this specific sample; assigned by USGS; used to link data between tables

    N_DECANE_C
    N-decane in units of parts per billion

    N_DECANE_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    N_DECANE_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    N_DOCOSN_C
    N-docosane in units of parts per billion

    N_DOCOSN_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    N_DOCOSN_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    N_DODECA_C
    N-dodecane in units of parts per billion

    N_DODECA_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    N_DODECA_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    N_DOTRCT_C
    N-dotriacontane in units of parts per billion

    N_DOTRCT_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    N_DOTRCT_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    N_EICOSN_C
    N-eicosane in units of parts per billion

    N_EICOSN_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    N_EICOSN_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    N_HENESN_C
    N-heneicosane in units of parts per billion

    N_HENESN_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    N_HENESN_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    N_HENTCT_C
    N-hentriacontane in units of parts per billion

    N_HENTCT_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    N_HENTCT_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    N_HEPADC_C
    N-heptadecane in units of parts per billion

    N_HEPADC_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    N_HEPADC_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    N_HEPTSN_C
    N-heptacosane in units of parts per billion

    N_HEPTSN_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    N_HEPTSN_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    N_HEXADC_C
    N-hexadecane in units of parts per billion

    N_HEXADC_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    N_HEXADC_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    N_HEXASN_C
    N-hexacosane in units of parts per billion

    N_HEXASN_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    N_HEXASN_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    N_NONADC_C
    N-nonadecane in units of parts per billion

    N_NONADC_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    N_NONADC_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    N_NONASN_C
    N-nonacosane in units of parts per billion

    N_NONASN_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    N_NONASN_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    N_OCTADC_C
    N-octadecane in units of parts per billion

    N_OCTADC_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    N_OCTADC_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    N_OCTASN_C
    N-octacosane in units of parts per billion

    N_OCTASN_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    N_OCTASN_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    N_PENTDC_C
    N-pentadecane in units of parts per billion

    N_PENTDC_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    N_PENTDC_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    N_PENTSN_C
    N-pentacosane in units of parts per billion

    N_PENTSN_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    N_PENTSN_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    N_TETRCT_C
    N-tetratriacontane in units of parts per billion

    N_TETRCT_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    N_TETRCT_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    N_TETRDC_C
    N-tetradecane in units of parts per billion

    N_TETRDC_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    N_TETRDC_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    N_TETRSN_C
    N-tetracosane in units of parts per billion

    N_TETRSN_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    N_TETRSN_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    N_TRIACT_C
    N-triacontane in units of parts per billion

    N_TRIACT_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    N_TRIACT_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    N_TRICSN_C
    N-tricosane in units of parts per billion

    N_TRICSN_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    N_TRICSN_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    N_TRIDC_C
    N-tridecane in units of parts per billion

    N_TRIDC_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    N_TRIDC_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    N_TRITCT_C
    N-tritriacontane in units of parts per billion

    N_TRITCT_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    N_TRITCT_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    N_UNDECA_C
    N_undecane in units of parts per billion

    N_UNDECA_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    N_UNDECA_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    Specific Organics D (Miscellaneous)
    table in the database

    UNIQUE_ID
    Database ID unique to this specific sample; assigned by USGS; used to link data between tables

    CARBAZOL_C
    carbazole in units of parts per billion

    CARBAZOL_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    CARBAZOL_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    4-CLRANL_C
    4-chloroaniline in units of parts per billion

    4-CLRANL_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    4-CLRANL_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    2-CLRNAP_C
    2-chloronaphthalene in units of parts per billion

    2-CLRNAP_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    2-CLRNAP_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    2-CLRPHN_C
    2-chlorophenol in parts per billion

    2-CLRPHN_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    2-CLRPHN_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    4-CLRPPE_C
    4-chlorophenylphenylether in parts per billion

    4-CLRPPE_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    4-CLRPPE_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    4CL3MTPH_C
    4chloro 3methyl phenol in parts per billion

    4CL3MTPH_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    4CL3MTPH_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    24-2CLPH_C
    2,4-dichlorophenol in parts per billion

    24-2CLPH_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    24-2CLPH_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    24-2MTPH_C
    2,4-dimethylphenol in parts per billion

    24-2MTPH_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    24-2MTPH_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    2MTHPHTH_C
    dimethyl phthalate in parts per billion

    2MTHPHTH_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    2MTHPHTH_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    24-2NTPH_C
    2,4-dinitrophenol in parts per billion

    24-2NTPH_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    24-2NTPH_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    24-2NTOL_C
    2,4-dinitrotoluene in parts per billion

    24-2NTOL_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    24-2NTOL_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    26-2NTOL_C
    2,6-dinitrotoluene in parts per billion

    26-2NTOL_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    26-2NTOL_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    2M46DNPH_C
    2methyl 4,6-dinitrophenol in parts per billion

    2M46DNPH_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    2M46DNPH_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    2N-OCTP_C
    di-n-octyl phthalate in parts per billion

    2N-OCTP_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    2N-OCTP_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    2N-BTLP_C
    di-n-butyl phthalate in parts per billion

    2N-BTLP_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    2N-BTLP_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    6CLCYPEN_C
    hexachlorocyclopentadiene in parts per billion

    6CLCYPEN_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    6CLCYPEN_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    6CLRETH_C
    hexachloroethane in parts per billion

    6CLRETH_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    6CLRETH_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    2-MTHPHN_C
    2-methylphenol in parts per billion

    2-MTHPHN_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    2-MTHPHN_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    4-MTHPHN_C
    4-methylphenol in parts per billion

    4-MTHPHN_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    4-MTHPHN_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    2-NTRANL_C
    2-nitro aniline in parts per billion

    2-NTRANL_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    2-NTRANL_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    3-NTRANL_C
    3-nitro aniline in parts per billion

    3-NTRANL_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    3-NTRANL_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    4-NTRANL_C
    4-nitro aniline in parts per billion

    4-NTRANL_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    4-NTRANL_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    NTRBNZ_C
    nitrobenzene in parts per billion

    NTRBNZ_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    NTRBNZ_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    2-NTRPHN_C
    2-nitrophenol in parts per billion

    2-NTRPHN_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    2-NTRPHN_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    4-NTRPHN_C
    4-nitrophenol in parts per billion

    4-NTRPHN_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    4-NTRPHN_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    N-NDPHA_C
    n-nitrosodiphenylamine in parts per billion

    N-NDPHA_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    N-NDPHA_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    N-NDNPRA_C
    n-nitrosodi-n-propylamine in parts per billion

    N-NDNPRA_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    N-NDNPRA_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    5CLRPHN_C
    pentachlorophenol in parts per billion

    5CLRPHN_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    5CLRPHN_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    PHENOL_C
    phenol (C6H5OH) in parts per billion

    PHENOL_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    PHENOL_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    PYRIDINE_C
    pyridine in parts per billion

    PYRIDINE_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    PYRIDINE_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    124TCLBZ_C
    1,2,4-trichlorobenzene in parts per billion

    124TCLBZ_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    124TCLBZ_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    245TCLPH_C
    2,4,5-trichlorophenol in parts per billion

    245TCLPH_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    245TCLPH_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    246TCLPH_C
    2,4,6-trichlorophenol in parts per billion

    246TCLPH_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    246TCLPH_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    ENDR_KET_C
    endrin ketone in parts per billion

    ENDR_KET_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    ENDR_KET_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    CARBFNTH_C
    Carbofenothion in units of parts per billion

    CARBFNTH_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    CARBFNTH_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    CLRPYRFS_C
    Chlorpyrifos in units of parts per billion

    CLRPYRFS_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    CLRPYRFS_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    DIAZINON_C
    Diazinon in units of parts per billion

    DIAZINON_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    DIAZINON_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    DICOFOL_C
    Dicofol in units of parts per billion

    DICOFOL_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    DICOFOL_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    DISULFOT_C
    Disulfoton in units of parts per billion

    DISULFOT_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    DISULFOT_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    ETHION_C
    Ethion in units of parts per billion

    ETHION_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    ETHION_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    OXYFLRFN_C
    Oxyfluorfen in units of parts per billion

    OXYFLRFN_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    OXYFLRFN_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    PHYTANE_C
    Phytane in units of parts per billion

    PHYTANE_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    PHYTANE_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    PRISTANE_C
    Pristane in units of parts per billion

    PRISTANE_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    PRISTANE_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    TERBUFOS_C
    Terbufos in units of parts per billion

    TERBUFOS_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    TERBUFOS_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    BCEOM_C
    Bis (2-chloroethoxy) methane in parts per billion

    BCEOM_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    BCEOM_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    BCEE_C
    Bis (2-chloroethyl) ether in parts per billion

    BCEE_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    BCEE_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    B2CIE_C
    Bis (2-chloroisopropyl) ether in parts per billion

    B2CIE_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    B2CIE_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    TBRETHYL_C
    tribromoethylene in parts per billion

    TBRETHYL_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    TBRETHYL_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    4BPPE_C
    4 bromophenyl phenyl ether in parts per billion

    4BPPE_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    4BPPE_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    ISOPHOR_C
    isophorone in parts per billion

    ISOPHOR_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    ISOPHOR_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    BUTBNZPHTC
    butylbenzyl phthalate

    BUTBNZPHTQ
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    BUTBNZPHTD
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    DCBENZNE_C
    dichlorobenzene in parts per billion

    DCBENZNE_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    DCBENZNE_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    12-2CLBZ_C
    1,2-dichlorobenzene in parts per billion

    12-2CLBZ_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    12-2CLBZ_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    13-2CLBZ_C
    1,3-dichlorobenzene in parts per billion

    13-2CLBZ_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    13-2CLBZ_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    14-2CLBZ_C
    1,4-dichlorobenzene in parts per billion

    14-2CLBZ_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    14-2CLBZ_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    BENZDINE_C
    Benzidine in parts per billion

    BENZDINE_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    BENZDINE_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    33-2CLBZDC
    3,3-dichlorobenzidine in parts per billion

    33-2CLBZDQ
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    33-2CLBZDD
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    BENZACID_C
    Benzoic acid in parts per billion

    BENZACID_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    BENZACID_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    BENZALCO_C
    Benzyl-alcohol in parts per billion

    BENZALCO_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    BENZALCO_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    DIETH_PH_C
    diethyl phthalate in parts per billion

    DIETH_PH_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    DIETH_PH_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    B2E_PHTH_C
    bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate in parts per billion

    B2E_PHTH_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    B2E_PHTH_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    OTH_PHTH_C
    other phthalate in parts per billion

    OTH_PHTH_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    OTH_PHTH_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    PERYUL_C
    peryulene in parts per billion

    PERYUL_Q
    Any qualifier information or comments e.g....less than (<) analytical problems; corrections made during VALIDS; indications of poor quality data, etc.

    PERYUL_D
    The lowest detectable concentration of this compound for this laboratory and methodology

    Grain Size Data
    table in the database

    UNIQUE_ID
    Database ID unique to this specific sample; assigned by USGS; used to link data between tables

    Range of values
    Minimum:231
    Maximum:2625

    METHOD_FI
    Method used in analysis of fine fraction

    ValueDefinition
    2 types of samples analyzed: A subsample of the composited homogenate (top 2-3 cm of sediment taken from collective grabs) was analyzed for grain distribution. Also small core samples taken from each of 3 grabs were used for determination of % silt/clay. 
    A subsample of the composited homogenate (top 2-3 cm of sediment taken from collective grabs) was used to determine % silt/clay. (Grain size distribution not analyzed. No small cores collected). 
    small core samples taken from each of 3 grabs were used for determination of % silt/clay. (Grain size distribution dropped as parameter). 
    (empty) 

    METHOD_CO
    Method used in analysis of coarse fraction

    ValueDefinition
    SAND_PCT = 100 - FINES_SIL. The percent sand calculation is: %sand = sand wt/(sand wt + silt-clay wt) * 100 
    SAND_PCT was interpreted (estimated) by F. Manheim from lithologic descriptions written by P. Connor 
    (empty) 

    SAND_PCT
    Sand content in percent dry weight of sample (particles with nominal diameters less than 2 mm but greater than or equal to 0.0625 mm; 0 through 4 phi)

    ValueDefinition
    (empty) 

    Range of values
    Minimum:0
    Maximum:99.5
    Units:percent dry weight of sample
    Resolution:0.1

    SILT_PCT
    Silt content in percent dry weight of the sample (particles with nominal diameters less than 0.0625 mm but greater than or equal to 0.004 mm; 5 through 8 phi, inclusive)

    ValueDefinition
    (empty) 

    Range of values
    Minimum:0
    Maximum:87
    Units:percent dry weight of sample
    Resolution:0.1

    CLAY_PCT
    Clay content in percent dry weight of the sample (particles with nominal diameters less than 0.004 mm; 9 phi and smaller)

    ValueDefinition
    (empty) 

    Range of values
    Minimum:0.64
    Maximum:89.67
    Units:percent dry weight of sample
    Resolution:0.1

    FINES_SIL
    Percent dry weight reported in both the silt and clay fractions (i.e. silt plus clay)

    ValueDefinition
    (empty) 

    Range of values
    Minimum:0.5
    Maximum:99.6
    Units:percent dry weight of sample
    Resolution:0.1

    TEXT_Q
    The designation ""W"" in quality-control fields placed adjacent to data fields warns that the data in question appear to show unresolved anomalies.

    ValueDefinition
    Wdata appear to have unresolved anomalies
    (empty)no anomalies indicated

    MEDIAN
    Median grain size (middle point in the grain-size distribution) in phi units; also = 50% quartile of the cumulative weight frequency

    ValueDefinition
    (empty) 

    Range of values
    Minimum:0.5
    Maximum:10.27
    Units:phi
    Resolution:0.01

    MEAN
    Mean (average) grain size in phi units

    ValueDefinition
    (empty) 

    Range of values
    Minimum:2.26
    Maximum:9.64
    Units:phi
    Resolution:0.01

    Q1_PHI
    The 25% quartile of the cumulative weight frequency of the sediment grain diameters (in phi units).

    ValueDefinition
    (empty) 

    Range of values
    Minimum:0.2
    Maximum:3.9
    Units:phi
    Resolution:0.1

    Q3_PHI
    The 75% quartile of the cumulative weight frequency of the sediment grain diameters (in phi units).

    ValueDefinition
    (empty) 

    Range of values
    Minimum:1.8
    Maximum:7.9
    Units:phi
    Resolution:0.1

    QUARDVTN
    The Phi quartile deviation; calculated as (Phi 75 - Phi 25)/2.

    ValueDefinition
    (empty) 

    Range of values
    Minimum:0.5
    Maximum:2
    Units:phi
    Resolution:0.1

    STDEV_SORT
    Standard deviation (root mean square of the deviations) of grain-size distribution in phi units

    ValueDefinition
    (empty) 

    Range of values
    Minimum:0.72
    Maximum:8.75
    Units:phi
    Resolution:0.1

    SKEWNESS
    Skewness (deviation from symmetrical form) of grain-size distribution in phi units

    ValueDefinition
    (empty) 

    Range of values
    Minimum:-0.1
    Maximum:0.77
    Units:phi
    Resolution:0.1

    KURTOSIS
    Kurtosis (degree of curvature near the mode) of grain size distribution in phi units

    ValueDefinition
    (empty) 

    Range of values
    Minimum:0.6
    Maximum:9.73
    Units:phi
    Resolution:0.1

    CLASS_1_DE
    Description of size class for data reported in terms such as sieve mesh numbers or in inches, e.g. Class 1 might be ""5 mesh"", or "">3 1/2 inches"". If amount reported is cumulative, add Cum. amt. passing (or retained)'

    ValueDefinition
    phi units (-1)-0 
    (empty) 

    CLASS_1_%
    Amount (weight percent) for given class.

    ValueDefinition
    0none
    (empty) 

    CLASS_2_DE
    Description of size class for data reported in terms such as sieve mesh numbers or in inches, e.g. Class 1 might be ""5 mesh"", or "">3 1/2 inches"". If amount reported is cumulative, add ""Cuml. amt. passing (or retained)"".

    ValueDefinition
    phi units 0-1 
    (empty) 

    CLASS_2_%
    Amount (weight percent) for given class.

    ValueDefinition
    (empty) 

    Range of values
    Minimum:0
    Maximum:14
    Units:percent by weight
    Resolution:1

    CLASS_3_DE
    Description of size class for data reported in terms such as sieve mesh numbers or in inches, e.g. Class 1 might be ""5 mesh"", or "">3 1/2 inches"". If amount reported is cumulative, add ""Cuml. amt. passing (or retained)"".

    ValueDefinition
    phi units 1-2 
    (empty) 

    CLASS_3_%
    Amount (weight percent) for given class.

    ValueDefinition
    (empty) 

    Range of values
    Minimum:0
    Maximum:34
    Units:percent by weight
    Resolution:1

    CLASS_4_DE
    Description of size class for data reported in terms such as sieve mesh numbers or in inches, e.g. Class 1 might be ""5 mesh"", or "">3 1/2 inches"". If amount reported is cumulative, add ""Cuml. amt. passing (or retained)"".

    ValueDefinition
    phi units 2-3 
    (empty) 

    CLASS_4_%
    Amount (weight percent) for given class.

    ValueDefinition
    (empty) 

    Range of values
    Minimum:0
    Maximum:26
    Units:percent by weight
    Resolution:1

    CLASS_5_DE
    Description of size class for data reported in terms such as sieve mesh numbers or in inches, e.g. Class 1 might be ""5 mesh"", or "">3 1/2 inches"". If amount reported is cumulative, add ""Cuml. amt. passing (or retained)"".

    ValueDefinition
    phi units 3-4 
    (empty) 

    CLASS_5_%
    Amount (weight percent) for given class.

    ValueDefinition
    (empty) 

    Range of values
    Minimum:0
    Maximum:30
    Units:percent by weight
    Resolution:1

    CLASS_6_DE
    Description of size class for data reported in terms such as sieve mesh numbers or in inches, e.g. Class 1 might be ""5 mesh"", or "">3 1/2 inches"". If amount reported is cumulative, add ""Cuml. amt. passing (or retained)"".

    ValueDefinition
    phi units 4-5 
    (empty) 

    CLASS_6_%
    Amount (weight percent) for given class.

    ValueDefinition
    (empty) 

    Range of values
    Minimum:0
    Maximum:48
    Units:percent by weight
    Resolution:1

    CLASS_7_DE
    Description of size class for data reported in terms such as sieve mesh numbers or in inches, e.g. Class 1 might be ""5 mesh"", or "">3 1/2 inches"". If amount reported is cumulative, add ""Cuml. amt. passing (or retained)"".

    ValueDefinition
    phi units 5-6 
    (empty) 

    CLASS_7_%
    Amount (weight percent) for given class.

    ValueDefinition
    (empty) 

    Range of values
    Minimum:1
    Maximum:14
    Units:percent by weight
    Resolution:1

    CLASS_8_DE
    Description of size class for data reported in terms such as sieve mesh numbers or in inches, e.g. Class 1 might be ""5 mesh"", or "">3 1/2 inches"". If amount reported is cumulative, add ""Cuml. amt. passing (or retained)"".

    ValueDefinition
    phi units 6-7 
    (empty) 

    CLASS_8_%
    Amount (weight percent) for given class.

    ValueDefinition
    (empty) 

    Range of values
    Minimum:0
    Maximum:18
    Units:percent by weight
    Resolution:1

    CLASS_9_DE
    Description of size class for data reported in terms such as sieve mesh numbers or in inches, e.g. Class 1 might be ""5 mesh"", or "">3 1/2 inches"". If amount reported is cumulative, add ""Cuml. amt. passing (or retained)"".

    ValueDefinition
    phi units 7-8 
    (empty) 

    CLASS_9_%
    Amount (weight percent) for given class.

    ValueDefinition
    (empty) 

    Range of values
    Minimum:0
    Maximum:21
    Units:percent by weight
    Resolution:1

    CLASS_10_D
    Description of size class for data reported in terms such as sieve mesh numbers or in inches, e.g. Class 1 might be ""5 mesh"", or "">3 1/2 inches"". If amount reported is cumulative, add ""Cuml. amt. passing (or retained)"".

    ValueDefinition
    phi units 8-9 
    (empty) 

    CLASS_10_%
    Amount (weight percent) for given class.

    ValueDefinition
    (empty) 

    Range of values
    Minimum:0
    Maximum:19
    Units:percent by weight
    Resolution:1

    CLASS_11_D
    Description of size class for data reported in terms such as sieve mesh numbers or in inches, e.g. Class 1 might be ""5 mesh"", or "">3 1/2 inches"". If amount reported is cumulative, add ""Cuml. amt. passing (or retained)"".

    ValueDefinition
    phi units 9-10 
    (empty) 

    CLASS_11_%
    Amount (weight percent) for given class.

    ValueDefinition
    (empty) 

    Range of values
    Minimum:0
    Maximum:16
    Units:percent by weight
    Resolution:1

    CLASS_12_D
    Description of size class for data reported in terms such as sieve mesh numbers or in inches, e.g. Class 1 might be ""5 mesh"", or "">3 1/2 inches"". If amount reported is cumulative, add ""Cuml. amt. passing (or retained)"".

    ValueDefinition
    phi units >10 
    (empty) 

    CLASS_12_%
    Amount (weight percent) for given class.

    ValueDefinition
    (empty) 

    Range of values
    Minimum:5
    Maximum:48
    Units:percent by weight
    Resolution:1

    ANALYST
    Name (usually first initial and last name) of person who performed the grain size or physical properties analysis

    ValueDefinition
    see METHOD_CO(evidently not first initial and last name)
    (empty) 

    COMMENTS_O
    Any further information about analysis for all or specific parameters in this table

    ValueDefinition
    "sand, silt, and clay = ***" 
    "sand, silt, and clay all the same (41.52)" 
    "upper 3 inches of core samples analyzed using: Folk, Robert L., 1968. Petrology of sedimentary rocks. University of Tex. 182 p." 
    Data derived from fig.21 of referenced source. Figure consists of line graphs for each station showing % by weight of 12 classes of phi units. Figure was gridded and values were estimated for each class at each station. 
    missing data due to loss of samples 
    Texture too coarse? 
    (empty) 

    COMMENTS_2
    Further comments pertaining to values in grain size table

    ValueDefinition
    estimated sand% from Dunbar's data 
    Values for this reference do not always total 100%. Average total for all sites is 103%; range is 90-116%. Classes: sand (-1)-0 to 4-5; silt: 4-5 to 8-9; clay: 8-9 to >10. 
    (empty) 


Who produced the data set?

  1. Who are the originators of the data set? (may include formal authors, digital compilers, and editors)

  2. Who also contributed to the data set?

    Special acknowledgment is given here to S.J. Williams (Chief Scientist of the USGS Coastal and Marine Geology Program, Reston, VA) who provided the initial opportunity for this database development and supplied extensive documents that permitted initiation of data entry. J.L. Kindinger (USGS Coastal and Marine Geology Program, St. Petersburg, FL) provided cooperation throughout the work. A.G. McIntire (now U.S. Bureau of Census, Geography - TIGER Mapping Branch, Upper Marlboro, MD) entered many of the early data sets, converted the database to an initial Microsoft® Access format, and created many of the illustrations in the preliminary publication (Manheim, Hayes, and McIntire, 1998). G.C. Flowers (Tulane University Department of Geology, New Orleans, LA) provided an important unpublished electronic data set. We are grateful for the cooperation of J. Macauley and L. Harwell (US EPA, EMAP Program, Gulf Breeze, FL) for providing unpublished data and clarifying many details about the EMAP data for southern Louisiana estuaries. Finally, we are indebted to the many organizations and participants listed in Participants and Cooperators for the data and cooperation.

  3. To whom should users address questions about the data?

    Frank T Manheim
    U.S. Geological Survey, ER
    Mail Stop 954
    12201 Sunrise Valley Drive
    Reston, VA 20192
    USA

    703-648-6150 (voice)
    703-648-6252 (FAX)
    fmanheim@usgs.gov


Why was the data set created?

The data are preliminary results of a project to develop a comprehensive database of chemical and environmental information on sediments from Lake Pontchartrain, LA, and surrounding water bodies. The goal is to evaluate all data for reliability and comparability, make them widely accessible to all users, and interpret the data with respect to the environmental status of these important estuaries. It is part of a larger 5-year research program investigating the geological framework of Lake Pontchartrain, LA (FY 1994-FY 1999), begun by S.J. Williams and currently under overall leadership of J.L. Kindinger (USGS, St. Petersburg, FL).


How was the data set created?

  1. From what previous works were the data drawn?

    Byrne and DeLeon, 1986 (source 1 of 21)
    Byrne, C.J., and DeLeon, I.R., 1986, Trace metal residues in biota and sediments from Lake Pontchartrain, Louisiana: Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology 37, University of New Orleans (UNO) / U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE).

    Type_of_Source_Media: paper
    Source_Contribution:
    Inorganic and organic chemical data: 3 sediment surface samples collected in 1980

    Byrne and DeLeon, 1987 (source 2 of 21)
    Byrne, C.J., and DeLeon, I.R., 1987, Contribution of heavy metals from municipal runoff to the sediments of Lake Pontchartrain: Chemosphere 16:10-12.

    Other_Citation_Details:
    University of New Orleans (UNO) / Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ)
    Type_of_Source_Media: paper
    Source_Contribution:
    Inorganic and organic chemical data: 8 sediment surface samples collected with a petit ponar dredge, inorganic data included.

    Childers, 1985 (source 3 of 21)
    Childers, G.W., 1985, A baseline study of the water quality and selected faunal communities in Lake Maurepas, its major tributaries, and Pass Manchac: Southeastern Louisiana University Department of Biological Sciences, Hammond, LA.

    Other_Citation_Details:
    Southeastern Louisiana University / Louisiana Department of Natural Resources- Coastal Zone Management Division (LDNR-CZMD)
    Type_of_Source_Media: paper
    Source_Contribution:
    Sediment texture data: 70 sediment surface samples collected with a petite ponar dredge from 1983-84, grain size data included

    Crocker, 1988 (source 4 of 21)
    Crocker, J.A., 1988, Sediment deposition in Lake Pontchartrain from the 1973 Bonnet Carré Spillway operation: University of New Orleans Department of Geology and Geophysics, New Orleans, LA.

    Other_Citation_Details: M.Sc. thesis
    Type_of_Source_Media: paper
    Source_Contribution:
    Sediment texture data from the Bonnet Carre Spillway: 60 sediment core samples collected, grain size data included

    Demcheck and others, 1996 (source 5 of 21)
    Demcheck, D.K., Garrison, C.R., and McGee, B.D., 1996, Selected water-quality data for the lower Mississippi River, Bonnet Carré Spillway, and Lake Pontchartrain area, Louisiana, April through June 1994 and 1974-84: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 96-652-A, U.S. Geological Survey.

    Type_of_Source_Media: paper
    Source_Contribution:
    Inorganic and organic chemical analyses on bottom sediments and suspensates in the vicinity of the Bonnet Carre Spillway: 19 sediment surface samples collected with a petite ponar grab in 1994, inorganic and organic data included.

    Dunbar and others, 1995 (source 6 of 21)
    Dunbar, J.B., Blaes, M.R., Dueitt, S.E., and May, J.R., 1995, Geological investigation of the Mississippi River deltaic plain: Technical Report GL-84-15, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Waterways Experiment Station, Vicksburg, MS.

    Type_of_Source_Media: paper
    Source_Contribution:
    Sediment texture and drill core data: 9 sediment samples collected, grain size data included

    Ferrario and others, 1985 (source 7 of 21)
    Ferrario, J.B., Lawler, G.C., DeLeon, I.R., and Laseter, J.L., 1985, Volatile organic pollutants in biota and sediments of Lake Pontchartrain: Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology 34.

    Other_Citation_Details:
    University of New Orleans (UNO) / U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
    Type_of_Source_Media: paper
    Source_Contribution:
    Sediment descriptions: 3 sediment surface samples collected in 1980

    Flocks, 1998 (source 8 of 21)
    Flocks, J.G., 1998, New field sampling techniques and data description:.

    This is part of the following larger work.

    Manheim, F.T. (ed.), 1998, Lake Pontchartrain Basin: Bottom sediments and regional scientific and educational resources: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 98-805.

    Type_of_Source_Media: paper
    Source_Contribution:
    Vibracore locations and petrology: 158 vibracore samples collected from 1995-97, lithologic descriptions/grain size data included

    Flowers, G.C., 1987 (unpublished) (source 9 of 21)
    Flowers, G.C., 1987, (unpublished data from Tulane University Department of Geology).

    Type_of_Source_Media: paper
    Source_Contribution:
    Inorganic chemical, texture, and organic carbon data: 121 sediment samples collected, inorganic and grain size data included

    Landrum, 1994 (source 10 of 21)
    Landrum, K.E., 1995, Trace metal variability of estuarine sediments, St. Bernard Geomorphic Region, Louisiana: Gulf Coast Association of Geological Societies Transactions 45.

    Other_Citation_Details: Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ)
    Type_of_Source_Media: paper
    Source_Contribution:
    Metals and texture data: 115 sediment surface samples collected with an Eckman mechanical grab, inorganics, organic carbon, and grain size data included

    LDEQ, 1989 (source 11 of 21)
    Louisiana Department of Environmental Qualiry, 1989, Impact assessment of Bayou Trepagnier: Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, Office of Water Resources, Water Pollution Control Division, Baton Rouge, LA.

    Type_of_Source_Media: paper
    Source_Contribution:
    Inorganic and organic chemical data: 138 sediment core samples collected in 1986, inorganic data included

    Macauley and Summers, 1998 (source 12 of 21)
    Macauley, J.M., and Summers, J.K., 1998, Environmental Monitoring Assessment Program (EMAP) Louisiana Province Database: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Research and Development.

    Online Links:

    Type_of_Source_Media: paper
    Source_Contribution:
    Inorganic, organic chemical data, partial texture data: 326 sediment surface samples collected with a Van Veen grab in 1991-94; inorganic, organic, and grain size data included

    Marot, M., and Holmes, C.W., in review (source 13 of 21)
    Marot, M., and Holmes, C.W., in prep, (data in review): U.S. Geological Survey.

    Type_of_Source_Media: paper
    Source_Contribution:
    Metals and texture: 162 sediment samples collected with box corer and piston corer from 1996 through 1998, inorganic data included

    McFall and others, 1985 (source 14 of 21)
    McFall, J.P., Antoine, S.R., and DeLeon, I.R., 1985, Base-neutral extractable organic pollutants in biota and sediments from Lake Pontchartrain: Chemosphere 14:10.

    Other_Citation_Details:
    University of New Orleans (UNO) / U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
    Type_of_Source_Media: paper
    Source_Contribution:
    Sediment descriptions from peripheral waterways: 3 sediment surface samples collected in 1980, with organic data

    Roberts, 1981 (source 15 of 21)
    Roberts, D.W., 1981, Structure and function of nearshore and open lake benthic communities in Lake Pontchartrain, Louisiana: Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA.

    Other_Citation_Details: M.Sc. thesis
    Type_of_Source_Media: paper
    Source_Contribution:
    Texture: 10 sediment surface samples collected with a spade corer, grain size data included

    Sarkar, 1995 (source 16 of 21)
    Sarkar, Satavisa, 1995, Heavy metal transport from Bayou Trepagnier into Lake Pontchartrain: Tulane University, New Orleans, LA.

    Other_Citation_Details: M.Sc. thesis
    Type_of_Source_Media: paper
    Source_Contribution: Metals and texture data: 37 sediment surface samples collected

    Schurtz and St. Pé, 1984 (source 17 of 21)
    Schurtz, M.H., and St. Pé, K.M., 1984, Report on interim findings: Water quality investigation of environmental conditions in Lake Pontchartrain: Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, Water Pollution Control Division.

    Type_of_Source_Media: paper
    Source_Contribution:
    Inorganic and organic chemical data: 51 sediment surface samples collected with a petite ponar in 1982-83, inorganic and organic data included

    Sikora and Sikora, 1982 (source 18 of 21)
    Sikora, W.B., and Sikora, J.P., 1982, Ecological characterization of the benthic community of Lake Pontchartrain, Louisiana: Louisiana State University, Coastal Ecology Laboratory, Center for Wetlands Resources, Baton Rouge, LA.

    Other_Citation_Details: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
    Type_of_Source_Media: paper
    Source_Contribution:
    Organic carbon and sediment density: 86 samples from sediment cores collected with a box corer, organic carbon data included

    Tarver and Dugas, 1973 (source 19 of 21)
    Tarver, J.W., and Dugas, R.J., 1973, A study of the clam, Rangia cuneata, in Lake Pontchartrain and Lake Maurepas: Technical Bulletin 5, Louisiana Wild Life and Fisheries Commission; Oyster, Water Bottoms and Seafoods Division.

    Type_of_Source_Media: paper
    Source_Contribution:
    Texture data: 15 sediment surface samples collected with a Peterson dredge

    Tarver and Savoie, 1976 (source 20 of 21)
    Tarver, J.W., and Savoie, L.B., 1976, An inventory and study of the Lake Pontchartrain-Lake Maurepas estuarine complex: Technical Bulletin 10, Louisiana Wild Life and Fisheries Commission; Oyster, Water Bottoms and Seafoods Division.

    Type_of_Source_Media: paper
    Source_Contribution:
    Texture data from 198 sediment surface samples, grain size data included

    Voyksner, 1985 (source 21 of 21)
    Voyksner, R.D., 1985, Final report: Analysis of metals and organics in sediment and biota: Research Triangle Institute report RTI/2830/00-01Q, Research Triangle Institute, Research Triangle Park, NC.

    Other_Citation_Details: Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ)
    Type_of_Source_Media: paper
    Source_Contribution:
    Lake Borgne metals and organic chemical data (1 sample collected in 1984)

  2. How were the data generated, processed, and modified?

    Date: 1996 (process 1 of 1)
    The development of the current database involved four phases: 1) Discussions and interactions with knowledgeable individuals and agencies to identify and retrieve pertinent data from many sources, including unpublished data, 2) Selection and augmentation of a data dictionary to provide consistent field/parameter definitions and background documentation, 3) Encoding and integration of the data tables in a master flat-file database system involving eight basic tables linked by unique sample identification codes, 4) Selective querying, mapping, and interpretation of the data with the help of standard data sets to identify potential outliers and quality problems and to identify key geochemical and environmental relationships and processes.

    Environmental issues include linking the chemical data to bulk sediment toxicity criteria, searching for possible contaminant sources, and identifying transport and geochemical processes. The in-depth inventory and assessment was only possible with the help of many partners and cooperators.

    Data sources used in this process:

    • Byrne and DeLeon, 1986
    • Byrne and DeLeon, 1987
    • Childers, 1985
    • Crocker, 1988
    • Demcheck and others, 1996
    • Dunbar and others, 1995
    • Ferrario and others, 1985
    • Flocks, 1998
    • Flowers, G.C., 1987 (unpublished)
    • Landrum, 1994 (see also Landrum, 1995)
    • LDEQ, 1989
    • Macauley and Summers, 1998
    • Marot, M., and Holmes, C.W., in review
    • McFall and others, 1985
    • Roberts, 1981
    • Sarkar, 1995
    • Schurtz and St. Pé, 1984
    • Sikora and Sikora, 1982
    • Tarver and Dugas, 1973
    • Tarver and Savoie, 1976
    • Voyksner, 1985

  3. What similar or related data should the user be aware of?


How reliable are the data; what problems remain in the data set?

  1. How well have the observations been checked?

    A variety of methods were used to analyze the accuracy and suitability of data for their intended purposes. These are described in detail in the report, but include knowledgeable assessment of expected relationships among geochemical measures, inspection of the range of values present, bivariate plots of related measures, and comparison of nearby samples for anomalies.

    Assessments of the quality of individual measurements are included in the data as ancillary attributes; the report refers to these as "quality-control fields".

    The designation "W" in quality-control fields placed adjacent to data fields in the full database warns that the data in question appear to show unresolvable anomalies. "0" in a concentration field means that the constituent was analyzed and found to have a concentration below the detection limit for the method utilized. (Zeros are different, therefore, from blank fields, which show that the constituent was not measured). Other remarks in the quality-control fields provide comments relating to the data that may be helpful in interpreting or further evaluating the data. See appendix B for further explanations on quality control and codes.

  2. How accurate are the geographic locations?

    Some latitudes and longitudes listed for stations near New Orleans were found to plot on land, rather than offshore. Fortunately, supplementary site descriptions available in the original reference made better site identification possible in this case.

  3. How accurate are the heights or depths?

  4. Where are the gaps in the data? What is missing?

    The report includes sample location maps (as images) that indicate the general distribution of analytical data. Empty cell values in tables indicate analyses that were not obtained from the given location.

  5. How consistent are the relationships among the observations, including topology?

    The data in this study have been acquired from historical sources as well as from ongoing field programs. It is not feasible to apply the standard quality-control protocols that check on the details of sampling and analytical methodology (see Baker and Kravitz, 1992) to heterogeneous data. To rescue data while minimizing problems associated with data comparability, special batch screening techniques were used to identify and call attention to data that have unresolved problems. Although such tests do not necessarily prove that the data are in error, they alert users to data that should be reevaluated or confirmed before use in environmental characterization.


How can someone get a copy of the data set?

Are there legal restrictions on access or use of the data?

Access_Constraints: none
Use_Constraints: none

  1. Who distributes the data set? (Distributor 1 of 1)

    USGS Information Services
    Box 25286 Denver Federal Center
    Denver, CO 80225
    USA

    1-888-ASK-USGS (voice)
    303-202-4693 (FAX)
    ask@usgs.gov

  2. What's the catalog number I need to order this data set?

    USGS Professional Paper 1634

  3. What legal disclaimers am I supposed to read?

    Sediment chemical and other data on this CD-ROM and the companion web site have been compiled from multiple sources. Reasonable care has been taken in transcription, and efforts have been made to provide quality control of the data as described in the relevant sections. Although efforts have been made to screen for and identify data that may be seriously compromised, the data provided here are not guaranteed to be correct or complete. Responsibility for the data remains with the original sources and not the U.S. Geological Survey (except where USGS analyses are involved), and conclusions drawn from the data are the responsibility of the users. Mention of commercial software or services does not imply endorsement by the USGS.

  4. How can I download or order the data?


Who wrote the metadata?

Dates:
Last modified: 12-Sep-2003
Metadata author:
Peter N. Schweitzer
Mail Stop 954 National Center
U.S. Geological Survey
12201 Sunrise Valley Drive
Reston, VA 20192
USA

(703) 648-6533 (voice)
(703) 648-6560 (FAX)
pschweitzer@usgs.gov

Metadata standard:
Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata (FGDC-STD-001-1998)


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