Georiga Water Science Center
U.S. Geological Survey General Interest Publication 4
Overall, there are few surface- or ground-water quality issues in the area. Pesticide and nutrient concentrations in stream water within the subbasins generally are below current drinking-water standards (Frick and others, 1998).
Nitrate concentrations in ground water rarely exceed the drinking-water standard of 10 milligrams per liter (mg/L) (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 2000; Frick and others, 1998).
Water-quality sampling. Photo by Debbie Warner, USGS
Concentrations of nitrate greater than 10 mg/L have been detected in water from the Upper Floridan aquifer near Albany. These nitrate levels occur in a small area and are not indicative of a regional problem. The USGS is conducting a study—in cooperation with Albany Water, Gas, and Light Commission—to monitor ground-water levels and water quality in the Upper Floridan aquifer near the wellfield.
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