ISSN:
1432-0703
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Energy, Environment Protection, Nuclear Power Engineering
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Medicine
Notes:
Abstract After aldicarb residues were detected in Long Island, New York ground water in 1979, the manufacturer agreed to provide carbon filters for potable wells exceeding the New York guideline of 7 μg/L. Analyses of samples taken from these wells in the past six years indicate aldicarb residue levels are declining in Long Island groundwater. Of the 1,218 wells which received carbon filters in 1980–1981, 55% no longer contain residues exceeding 7 μg/L (an additional 24% could not be sampled during 1984–1985). Although approximately 2,500 homes have received filters through October, 1986, the total number of wells with residues exceeding 7 μg/L is now about 1,400. The results suggest that by the end of the decade only a small number of potable wells will contain aldicarb residues above 7 μg/L.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01055414
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