Thomas A. Abrahamsen Terry L. Maluk Eric J. Reuber Lance J. Wilhelm W. Brian Hughes 2000 Surface water sampled in the Santee River basin and coastal drainages generally meets existing Federal and State guidelines for drinking-water quality and protection of aquatic life. However, urban and agricultural land uses have affected water quality, as indicated by elevated concentrations of bacteria, pesticides, and nutrients in basins dominated by these land uses. application/pdf 10.3133/cir1206 en U.S. Dept. of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey ;Information Services [distributor], Water quality in the Santee River basin and coastal drainages, North and South Carolina, 1995-98 reports