Water-quality data for pharmaceuticals, hormones, and other organic wastewater contaminants in U.S. streams, 1999-2000

Barnes, Kimberlee K.; Kolpin, Dana W.; Meyer, Michael T.; Thurman, E. Michael; Furlong, Edward T.; Zaugg, Steven D.; Barber, Larry B.

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Water-quality data collected during 1999 and 2000 as part of the first nationwide reconnaissance of the occurrence of pharmaceuticals, hormones, and other organic wastewater contaminants (OWCs) are presented in this report. A network of 139 streams in 30 states were sampled and analyzed for 95 different OWCs using five new research methods developed by the U.S. Geological Survey. Site selection was biased toward streams more susceptible to OWC contamination because of proximity to urban areas or livestock production. At least one OWC was detected in 80% of the streams sampled, with 82 of the 95 analyzed OWCs determined in this study detected in at least one sample.

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Barnes, Kimberlee K.; Kolpin, Dana W.; Meyer, Michael T.; Thurman, E. Michael; Furlong, Edward T.; Zaugg, Steven D.; Barber, Larry B.

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7 p.

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Open-File Report

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2002-94

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Water-quality data for pharmaceuticals, hormones, and other organic wastewater contaminants in U.S. streams, 1999-2000; 2002; OFR; 2002-94; Barnes, Kimberlee K.; Kolpin, Dana W.; Meyer, Michael T.; Thurman, E. Michael; Furlong, Edward T.; Zaugg, Steven D.; Barber, Larry B.