Chemical and physical quality of selected public water supplies in Florida, August-September 1976
Water-Resources Investigations Report
78-21
By: G. A. Irwin and Henry G. Healy
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Abstract
Results of a 1976 water-quality reconnaissance made by the U.S. Geological Survey indicated that, with few exceptions, all public water supplies in Florida are of high quality and meet the standards set forth in the National Interim Primary Drinking Water Regulations. Occasionally the concentrations of fluoride, turbidity, cadmium, chromium, and lead approximated, equaled, or exceeded maximum contaminant levels with exceedences occurring very infrequently. The pesticides 2,4-D and silvex, were detected in some public supplies throughout the State mainly in surface water. Although pesticides were not detected in concentrations approaching the maximum levels established in the regulations, their presence does signal that the activities of man are beginning to affect some water resources. (Woodard-USGS)
Suggested Citation
Irwin, G.A., Healy, H.G., 1978, Chemical and physical quality of selected public water supplies in Florida, August-September 1976: U.S. Geological Survey Water-Resources Investigations Report 78-21, vi, 200 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/wri7821.
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| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Chemical and physical quality of selected public water supplies in Florida, August-September 1976 |
| Series title | Water-Resources Investigations Report |
| Series number | 78-21 |
| DOI | 10.3133/wri7821 |
| Year Published | 1978 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Publisher location | Reston, VA |
| Description | vi, 200 p. |
| Country | United States |
| State | Florida |