Waste-indicator and pharmaceutical compounds in landfill-leachate-affected ground water near Elkhart, Indiana, 2000-2002
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Abstract
Four wells downgradient from a landfill near Elkhart, Indiana were sampled during 2000–2002 to evaluate the presence of waste-indicator and pharmaceutical compounds in landfill-leachate-affected ground water. Compounds detected in leachate-affected ground water included detergent metabolites (p-nonylphenol, nonylphenol monoethoxylate, nonylphenol diethoxylate, and octylphenol monoethoxylate), plasticizers (ethanol-2-butoxy-phosphate and diethylphthalate), a plastic monomer (bisphenol A), disinfectants (1,4-dichlorobenzene and triclosan), an antioxidant (5-methyl-1H-benzotriazole), three fire-retardant compounds (tributylphosphate and tri(2-chloroethyl)phosphate, and tri(dichlorisopropyl)phosphate), and several pharmaceuticals and metabolites (acetaminophen, caffeine, cotinine, 1,7-dimethylxanthine, fluoxetine, and ibuprofen). Acetaminophen, caffeine, and cotinine detections confirm prior indications of pharmaceutical and nicotinate disposal in the landfill.
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| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Waste-indicator and pharmaceutical compounds in landfill-leachate-affected ground water near Elkhart, Indiana, 2000-2002 |
| Series title | Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology |
| DOI | 10.1007/s00128-009-9702-z |
| Volume | 82 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Year Published | 2009 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Springer |
| Contributing office(s) | Indiana Water Science Center, National Water Quality Laboratory, Toxic Substances Hydrology Program |
| Description | 7 p. |
| First page | 653 |
| Last page | 659 |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Elkhart |
| Online Only (Y/N) | N |
| Additional Online Files (Y/N) | N |
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