The quality and character of Pacific Northwest waters

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This paper is a general discussion of the quality and chemical character of surface and ground waters in the Pacific Northwest as shown by the available data. Previous quality of water studies reported in the literature are reviewed. The composition of natural waters is considered as to the source and significance of the different mineral constituents. Analytical data are presented showing mineral constituents and physical properties of selected surface and ground waters in the region.

Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Unnumbered Series
Title The quality and character of Pacific Northwest waters
Series title Open-File Report
DOI 10.3133/70173589
Year Published 1954
Language English
Publisher U.S. Government Printing Office
Publisher location Washington, D.C.
Contributing office(s) Oregon Water Science Center
Description 9 p.
Conference Title Pacific Northwest Metals and Minerals Conference, American Mining and Metallurgical Engineers
Conference Location Portland, OR
Conference Date April 30, 1954
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