Pesticides in the Atmosphere–Current Understanding of Distribution and Major Influences

Fact Sheet 152-95
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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
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