| Abstract: | Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) commonly detected in urban waters across the United States include gasoline-related compounds (e.g. toluene, xylene) and chlorinated compounds (e.g. chloroform, tetrachloroethane [PCE], trichloroethene [TCE]). Statistical analysis of observational data and results of modeling the partitioning of VOCs between air and water suggest that urban land surfaces are the primary nonpoint source of most VOCs. Urban air is a secondary nonpoint source, but could be an important source of the gasoline oxygenate methyl-tert butyl ether (MTBE). Surface waters in urban areas would most effectively be protected by controlling land-surface sources. |
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| Citation Author: | Lopes, T. J.; Bender, D. A. |
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| Citation Larger Work Title: | Environmental Pollution |
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| Citation Search Results Text: | Nonpoint sources of volatile organic compounds in urban areas - Relative importance of land surfaces and air; 1998; Article; Journal; Environmental Pollution; Lopes, T. J.; Bender, D. A. |
| Citation Start Page: | 221 |
| Citation Volume: | 101 |
| Citation Year: | 1998 |
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| Text: | Nonpoint sources of volatile organic compounds in urban areas - Relative importance of land surfaces and air; 1998; Article; Journal; Environmental Pollution; Lopes, T. J.; Bender, D. A. |
| URL (THUMBNAIL): | http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/thumbnails/outside_thumb.jpg |
| URL (DIGITAL OBJECT IDENTIFIER): | http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0269-7491(98)00048-7 |
| Date Other: | Thu, 1 Jan 1998 00:00 -0600 |
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