Pesticides in the Atmosphere–Current Understanding of Distribution and Major Influences
Fact Sheet
152-95
By: Water Resources Division, U.S. Geological Survey
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Abstract
This report summarizes a comprehensive analysis of existing information on national and regional patterns of pesticides in the atmosphere and major influences on their sources and transport. It is one of a four-part series that synthesizes current knowledge and understanding of pesticides in water resources of the nation as part of the National Water-Quality Assessment.
Table of Contents
- Abstract
- Pesticides in the Hydrologic System
- Importance of the Atmosphere
- Historical Study Efforts
- Pesticides Found in the Atmosphere
- Geographic Distribution of Pesticides
- Seasonality of Pesticides in Air and Rain
- Amounts of Applied Pesticides that Reach the Atmosphere
- Significance to Water Quality
- Conclusions
- Additional Reading
- References
- Contacts
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Pesticides in the atmosphere–Current understanding of distribution and major influences |
| Series title | Fact Sheet |
| Series number | 152-95 |
| DOI | 10.3133/fs15295 |
| Year Published | 1995 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Publisher location | Reston, VA |
| Contributing office(s) | U.S. Geological Survey |