- Additional Authors
- Description
- xi, 127 p. : digital, PDF file, col. ill., col. maps.
- Summary
- As part of the National Water-Quality Assessment Program of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), water samples were collected during 1991--2004 from domestic wells (private wells used for household drinking water) for analysis of drinking-water contaminants, where contaminants are considered, as defined by the Safe Drinking Water Act, to be all substances in water. Physical properties and the concentrations of major ions, trace elements, nutrients, radon, and organic compounds (pesticides and volatile organic compounds) were measured in as many as 2,167 wells; fecal indicator bacteria and radionuclides also were measured in some wells. The wells were located within major hydrogeologic settings of 30 regionally extensive aquifers used for water supply in the United States. One sample was collected from each well prior to any in-home treatment. Concentrations were compared to water-quality benchmarks for human health, either U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) for public water supplies or USGS Health-Based Screening Levels (HBSLs).
- Series Statement
- Scientific investigations report ; 2008-5227
- Uniform Title
- Scientific investigations report ; 2008-5227.
- Subject
- Note
- Title from PDF title screen (viewed June 9, 2009).
- System Details (note)
- Mode of access: Internet from the USGS web site. Address as of 6/9/09: http://pubs.usgs.gov/sir/2008/5227/includes/sir2008-5227.pdf ; current access available via PURL.
- Call Number
- GPO Internet I 19.42/4-4:2008-5227
- OCLC
- 317404273
- Author
Desimone, Leslie A.
- Title
Quality of water from domestic wells in principal aquifers of the United States, 1991-2004 [electronic resource] / by Leslie A. DeSimone.
- Imprint
Reston, Va. : U.S. Dept. of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey, 2009.
- Series
Scientific investigations report ; 2008-5227
Scientific investigations report ; 2008-5227.
- System Details
Mode of access: Internet from the USGS web site. Address as of 6/9/09: http://pubs.usgs.gov/sir/2008/5227/includes/sir2008-5227.pdf ; current access available via PURL.
- Connect to:
- Added Author
Geological Survey (U.S.)
National Water-Quality Assessment Program (U.S.)
- Gpo Item No.
0624-B-02 (online)
- Sudoc No.
I 19.42/4-4:2008-5227
- Research Call Number
GPO Internet I 19.42/4-4:2008-5227