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Some bacteria are beneficial!
Peter B. McMahon
1995, Fact Sheet 102-95
Most people would agree that bacteria usually spell trouble where the quality of drinking water is con cerned. However, recent studies conducted by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) under the National Water-Quality Assessment (NAWQA) program have shown that some bacteria can improve the quality of water....
Surficial aquifer system of the New Jersey Coastal Plain: Significance to resource management
Herbert T. Buxton
1995, Fact Sheet 086-95
An understanding of the interaction between human activities and the Nation's surficial (water-table) aquifers is critical to maintaining the quantity and quality of our water resources and the health of the ecosystems they support. In recognition of the importance of these aquifers, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is developing a...
Pesticides in the atmosphere–Current understanding of distribution and major influences
Water Resources Division, U.S. Geological Survey
1995, Fact Sheet 152-95
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...
USGS global change research
Water Resources Division, U.S. Geological Survey
1995, Fact Sheet 162-95
The Earth's global environment--its interrelated climate, land, oceans, fresh water, atmospheric and ecological systems-has changed continually throughout Earth history. Human activities are having ever-increasing effects on these systems. Sustaining our environment as population and demands for resources increase requires a sound understanding of the causes and cycles of natural change...
Are streams in agricultural and urban areas contaminated by pesticides?
R. A. Kimbrough
1995, Fact Sheet 104-95
To answer this question, a study of pesticides in streams in a small agricultural area and a small urban area in Colorado was conducted in 1993 by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) as part of the National Water-Quality Assessment (NAWQA) program. The results indicate that pesticides are present in streams,...
Water resources data, Maine, water year 1994
J.P. Nielsen, W.B. Higgins, R. G. Lippert
1995, Water Data Report ME-94-1
The Water Resources Division of the U.S. Geological Survey, in cooperation with State, Federal, and other local governmental agencies, obtains a large amount of data pertaining to the water resources of Maine each year. These data, accumulated during the many water years, constitute a valuable data base for developing an...
Water resources data, Florida, water year 1994: Volume 1A. Northeast Florida surface water
Water Resources Division, U.S. Geological Survey
1995, Water Data Report FL-94-1A
The Water Resources Division of the U.S. Geological Survey, in cooperation with State, local, and Federal agencies, obtains a large amount of data pertaining to the water resources of Florida each water year. These data, accumulated during many water years, constitute a valuable data base for developing an improved understanding...
Analytical methods of the U.S. Geological Survey's New York District Water-Analysis Laboratory
Gregory B. Lawrence, Tricia A. Lincoln, Debra A. Horan-Ross, Mark L. Olson, Laura A. Waldron
1995, Open-File Report 95-416
The New York District of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) in Troy, N.Y., operates a water-analysis laboratory for USGS watershed-research projects in the Northeast that require analyses of precipitation and of dilute surface water and soil water for major ions; it also provides analyses of certain chemical constituents in soils...
Water resources data, Massachusetts and Rhode Island, water year 1994
R. A. Gadoury, R.S. Socolow, G.G. Girouard, L.R. Ramsbey
1995, Water Data Report MA-RI-94-1
Water resources data for the 1994 water year for Massachusetts and Rhode Island consists of records of stage, discharge, and water quality of streams; contents of lakes and reservoirs; and ground-water levels. This report contains discharge records for 83 gaging stations, month end contents of 4 lakes and reservoirs, water...
Water resources data, Florida, water year 1994. Volume 2A: South Florida - surface water
C. Price, M. Murray, E. Patino
1995, Water Data Report FL-94-2A
Water resources data for 1994 water year in Florida consists of continuous or daily discharge for 320 streams, periodic discharge for 11 streams, miscellaneous discharge for 32 streams, continuous or daily stage for 120 streams, continuous daily tide stage for 11 sites, periodic stage for 0 streams, peak discharge for...
Water resources data, Florida, water year 1994. Volume 3B: Southwest Florida - ground water
J.E. Coffin, W.L. Fletcher
1995, Water Data Report FL-94-3B
Water resources data for the 1994 water year in Florida consist of continuous or daily discharges for 320 streams, periodic discharge for 11 streams, miscellaneous discharge for 32 streams, continuous or daily stage for 120 streams, continuous daily tide stage for 11 sites, periodic stage for 0 streams, peak discharge...
Contributing areas of water-supply wells in Elkton and Pigeon, Huron County, Michigan
Gary J. Barton
1995, Water-Resources Investigations Report 94-4089
The villages of Elkton and Pigeon in Huron County, Michigan, depend on wells completed in the Marshall aquifer to provide a reliable source of potable water. In order to protect the quality of water pumped from these wells, these municipalities need to ensure that potentially harmful contaminants do not enter...
Water resources data, Florida, water year 1994. Volume 3A: Southwest Florida - surface water
J.E. Coffin, W.L. Fletcher
1995, Water Data Report FL-94-3A
Water resources data for the 1994 water year in Florida consist of continuous or daily discharge for 320 streams, periodic discharge for 11 streams, miscellaneous discharge for 32 streams, continuous or daily stage for 120 streams, continuous daily tide stage for 11 sites, periodic stage for 0 streams, peak discharge...