The Quality of Our Nation's Waters
The Quality of Our Nation's Waters

Author: Gregory J. Fuhrer

Publisher: Department of Interior

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 92

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A nontechnical publication that describe the major findings of the NAWQA (National Water-Quality Assessment) Program on water-quality issues of regional and national concern. The first 2 sections provide a general overview of findings on nutrients and pesticides and their implications for water-resource management and protection. More detailed discussions of the sources, distributions, and potential effects of these chemicals are provided in subsequent sections. Numerous color illustrations.

Nutrients in the Nation's Waters
Nutrients in the Nation's Waters

Author: David K. Mueller

Publisher:

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13:

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Nutrients in water are necessary for productive aquatic ecosystems, but in high concentrations, nutrients such as nitrates, ammonia, and phosphates can adversely affect aquatic life and human health.