Evaluation of agricultural best-management practices in the Conestoga River headwaters, Pennsylvania: A summary report, 1982-90
Water Supply Paper
2493
By: Patricia L. Lietman
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Abstract
Pipe-outlet terracing was effective in reducing sediment losses from a field site, but total nitrogen and phosphorus losses with runoff were not significantly different before and after terracing. Median concentrations of dissolved nitrate in several ground-water sampling locations increased after terrace installation. Dissolved nitrate concentrations in ground water decreased significantly after nutrient-management implementation. Findings indicate that agricultural-management practices to improve water quality are most effective if their overall design effects on surface- and ground-water systems are considered in their design.
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| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Evaluation of agricultural best-management practices in the Conestoga River headwaters, Pennsylvania: A summary report, 1982-90 |
| Series title | Water Supply Paper |
| Series number | 2493 |
| DOI | 10.3133/wsp2493 |
| Year Published | 1997 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Government Printing Office |
| Contributing office(s) | Pennsylvania Water Science Center |
| Description | vi, 69 p. |
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Other Geospatial | Conestoga River headwaters |
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