Water quality in the Allegheny and Monongahela River basins, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, New York, and Maryland, 1996-98
Circular
1202
By: Robert M. Anderson, Kevin M. Beer, Theodore F. Buckwalter, Mary E. Clark, Steven D. McAuley, James I. Sams III, and Donald R. Williams
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Abstract
Major influences and findings for ground water quality, surface water quality, and biology in the Allegheny and Monongahela River basins are described and illustrated. Samples were collected in a variety of media to determine trace elements, sulfate, pesticides, nitrate, volatile organic compounds, organochlorine compounds, and radon-222. This report discusses the influences of several land-use practices, such as coal mining, urbanization, agriculture, and forestry. The report also includes a summary of a regional investigation of water quality and quality invertebrates in the Northern and Central Appalachian coal regions.
Suggested Citation
Anderson, R., Beer, K.M., Buckwalter, T.F., Clark, M.E., McAuley, S.D., Sams, J.I., Williams, D.R., 2000, Water quality in the Allegheny and Monongahela River basins, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, New York, and Maryland, 1996-98: U.S. Geological Survey Circular 1202, 32 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/cir1202.
ISSN: 2330-5703 (online)
Study Area
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Water quality in the Allegheny and Monongahela River basins, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, New York, and Maryland, 1996-98 |
| Series title | Circular |
| Series number | 1202 |
| DOI | 10.3133/cir1202 |
| Year Published | 2000 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Geologicall Survey |
| Contributing office(s) | Pennsylvania Water Science Center |
| Description | 32 p. |
| Country | United States |
| State | Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, West Virginia |
| Other Geospatial | Allegheny and Monongahela River basins |