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Quality of Ozark streams and ground water, 1992-95

Fact Sheet 092-99
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https://doi.org/10.3133/fs09299

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Abstract

This fact sheet summarizes a previous USGS publication, 'Water Quality in the Ozark Plateaus, Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma, 1992' (Circular 1158). The fact sheet describes the effects of some of the major land uses and human activities upon water quality in the Ozarks. Nutrients, bacteria, pesticides, and other organic compounds generally are found in high concentrations or more frequently in agricultural or urban areas than in forested areas. Several metals are found in higher concentrations in water, bed sediment, or biological tissue downstream from mining areas. Nutrient concentrations generally do not make water unsafe for drinking. Bacteria concentrations may be high enough to cause concern in some areas at some times. Pesticides and other organic compounds generally are not of concern. Metal concentrations in some mining areas are of concern to humans and wildlife. Biological communities are being altered by habitat and water-quality changes.

Suggested Citation

Petersen, J., Adamski, J.C., Bell, R.W., Davis, J., Femmer, S.R., Freiwald, D.A., and Joseph, R.L., 1999, Quality of Ozark streams and ground water, 1992-95: U.S. Geological Survey Fact Sheet 092-99, 1 folded sheet ([4] p.) : col. ill., col. maps ; 28 x 43 cm. folded to 28 x 22 cm. col. ill., col. maps ;, https://doi.org/10.3133/fs09299.

ISSN: 2327-6932 (online)

Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title Quality of Ozark streams and ground water, 1992-95
Series title Fact Sheet
Series number 092-99
DOI 10.3133/fs09299
Year Published 1999
Language ENGLISH
Publisher U.S. Geological Survey,
Description 1 folded sheet ([4] p.) : col. ill., col. maps ; 28 x 43 cm. folded to 28 x 22 cm. col. ill., col. maps ;
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