Use of on-site high performance liquid chromatography to evaluate the magnitude and extent of organic contaminants in aquifers
Ground Water Monitoring Review
By: D.F. Goerlitz and B.J. Franks
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Abstract
Appraisal of ground water contaminated by organic substances raises problems of difficult sample collection and timely chemical analysis. High-performance liquid chromatography was evaluated for on-site determination of specific organic contaminants in ground water samples and was used at three study sites. Organic solutes were determined directly in water samples, with little or no preparation, and usually in less than an hour after collection. This information improved sampling efficiency and was useful in screening for subsequent laboratory analysis. On two occasions, on-site analysis revealed that samples were undergoing rapid change, with major solutes being upgraded and alteration products being formed. In addition to sample stability, this technique proved valuable for monitoring other sampling factors such as compositional changes with respect to pumping, filtration, and cross contamination. -Authors
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Use of on-site high performance liquid chromatography to evaluate the magnitude and extent of organic contaminants in aquifers |
| Series title | Ground Water Monitoring Review |
| DOI | 10.1111/j.1745-6592.1989.tb01146.x |
| Volume | 9 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Year Published | 1989 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Wiley |
| Contributing office(s) | Toxic Substances Hydrology Program |
| Description | 8 p. |
| First page | 122 |
| Last page | 129 |
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