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Temporal variation of ethylene dibromide (EDB) in an unconfined aquifer, Whatcom County, Washington, USA: A twenty-seven month study

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  1. Water Research Laboratory, Huxley College of Environmental Studies, Western Washington University, 98225-9079, Bellingham, Washington, USA

    J. Richard Mayer, Nancy R. Elkins & Chris J. Thorn

  2. Archbold Tropical Research Center, Clemson University, 29634-1019, Clemson, South Carolina, USA

    Thomas E. Lacher Jr.

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Mayer, J.R., Lacher, T.E., Elkins, N.R. et al. Temporal variation of ethylene dibromide (EDB) in an unconfined aquifer, Whatcom County, Washington, USA: A twenty-seven month study. Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol. 47, 368–373 (1991). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01702196

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