Pesticides in Surface Waters: Current Understanding of Distribution and Major Influences
Fact Sheet
039-97
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Abstract
This report summarizes a comprehensive analysis of existing information on national and regional patterns of pesticide occurrence in surface waters of the United States and the major influences on the sources and transport of pesticides. It is one of a four-part series that synthesizes current knowledge and understanding of pesticides in the nation's water resources as part of the National Water Quality Assessment Program.
Suggested Citation
Larson, S.J., Capel, P.D., and Majewski, M.S., 1997, Pesticides in surface waters—Current understanding of distribution and major influences: U.S. Geological Survey Fact Sheet 1997–0397, https://pubs.er.usgs.gov/publication/fs03997.
ISSN: 2327-6932 (online)
Table of Contents
- Pesticides in the Hydrologic System
- Importance of Surface Waters
- Historical Study Efforts
- Pesticides Found in Surface Waters
- Seasonality of Pesticides in Surface Waters
- Significance to Water Quality
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Pesticides in surface waters: Current understanding of distribution and major influences |
| Series title | Fact Sheet |
| Series number | 039-97 |
| DOI | 10.3133/fs03997 |
| Year Published | 1997 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Publisher location | Reston, VA |
| Contributing office(s) | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Description | 4 p. |
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