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• 1. [Article] Arsenic in ground water of the Willamette Basin, Oregon

  Arsenic concentrations exceeding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) current Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) of 50 micrograms per liter are widespread in ground water in the Willamette Basin. ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Arsenic in ground water of the Willamette Basin, Oregon Author: Hinkle, Stephen R., Oregon. Water Resources Dept., Geological Survey (U.S.), Polette, Danial J. Arsenic concentrations exceeding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) current Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) of 50 micrograms per liter are widespread in ground water in the Willamette Basin. The Oregon Water Resources Department and the U.S. Geological Survey began a cooperative study in the Willamette Basin in 1996. One goal of this study is to characterize the regional distribution of naturally occurring poor-quality ground water, such as ground water with high concentrations of arsenic. Characterization of the regional distribution of arsenic concentrations in the Willamette Basin will be useful to public health officials, water-resource managers, the medical community, and those using ground water for drinking and cooking. Title: Arsenic in ground water of the Willamette Basin, Oregon Author: Hinkle, Stephen R., Oregon. Water Resources Dept., Geological Survey (U.S.), Polette, Danial J. Arsenic concentrations exceeding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) current Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) of 50 micrograms per liter are widespread in ground water in the Willamette Basin. The Oregon Water Resources Department and the U.S. Geological Survey began a cooperative study in the Willamette Basin in 1996. One goal of this study is to characterize the regional distribution of naturally occurring poor-quality ground water, such as ground water with high concentrations of arsenic. Characterization of the regional distribution of arsenic concentrations in the Willamette Basin will be useful to public health officials, water-resource managers, the medical community, and those using ground water for drinking and cooking. Close

• 2. [Article] Quality of shallow ground water in alluvial aquifers of the Willamette Basin, Oregon, 1993-95

  The purposes of this report are to describe the quality of shallow ground water in alluvial aquifers of the Willamette Basin and to identify relationships between shallow ground-water quality and various ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Quality of shallow ground water in alluvial aquifers of the Willamette Basin, Oregon, 1993-95 Author: National Water-Quality Assessment Program (U.S.), Geological Survey (U.S.), Hinkle, Stephen R. The purposes of this report are to describe the quality of shallow ground water in alluvial aquifers of the Willamette Basin and to identify relationships between shallow ground-water quality and various natural and anthropogenic factors. Several natural and anthropogenic factors (soil characteristics, cumulative thickness of clay above open interval of well, surficial geology, and land use) were evaluated because of the potential for these factors to either control or be related to contaminant occurrence and spatial distribution. Spatial distributions of nitrite plus nitrite, phosphorous, pesticides and pesticide degradation products, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), trace elements (primarily arsenic, a trace element of local concern), and radon were evaluated for 1993-95. Ancillary chemical data--nitrite, chloride, tritium (H-3), and dissolved-oxygen (DO) concentrations--also are presented. Title: Quality of shallow ground water in alluvial aquifers of the Willamette Basin, Oregon, 1993-95 Author: National Water-Quality Assessment Program (U.S.), Geological Survey (U.S.), Hinkle, Stephen R. The purposes of this report are to describe the quality of shallow ground water in alluvial aquifers of the Willamette Basin and to identify relationships between shallow ground-water quality and various natural and anthropogenic factors. Several natural and anthropogenic factors (soil characteristics, cumulative thickness of clay above open interval of well, surficial geology, and land use) were evaluated because of the potential for these factors to either control or be related to contaminant occurrence and spatial distribution. Spatial distributions of nitrite plus nitrite, phosphorous, pesticides and pesticide degradation products, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), trace elements (primarily arsenic, a trace element of local concern), and radon were evaluated for 1993-95. Ancillary chemical data--nitrite, chloride, tritium (H-3), and dissolved-oxygen (DO) concentrations--also are presented. Close

• 3. [Article] Inorganic chemistry of water and bed sediment in selected tributaries of the South Umpqua River, Oregon, 1998

  This report presents results of an investigation of water and streambed-sediment quality in selected tributaries of the South Umpqua River. Concentrations of inorganic constituents in water (major and ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Inorganic chemistry of water and bed sediment in selected tributaries of the South Umpqua River, Oregon, 1998 Author: Hinkle, Stephen R., Geological Survey (U.S.) This report presents results of an investigation of water and streambed-sediment quality in selected tributaries of the South Umpqua River. Concentrations of inorganic constituents in water (major and minor ions, nutrients, and trace elements) and streambed sediment (primarily trace elements), along with standard field parameters, are tabulated for samples collected at 10 sites. Aqueous trace-element concentrations are compared with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) criterion continuous concentrations for the protection of aquatic life. Streambed-sediment trace-element concentrations are compared with Canadian sediment quality guidelines for the protection of aquatic life and, to provide a frame of reference, with previously collected streambed-sediment data from the Willamette Basin in western Oregon. Title: Inorganic chemistry of water and bed sediment in selected tributaries of the South Umpqua River, Oregon, 1998 Author: Hinkle, Stephen R., Geological Survey (U.S.) This report presents results of an investigation of water and streambed-sediment quality in selected tributaries of the South Umpqua River. Concentrations of inorganic constituents in water (major and minor ions, nutrients, and trace elements) and streambed sediment (primarily trace elements), along with standard field parameters, are tabulated for samples collected at 10 sites. Aqueous trace-element concentrations are compared with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) criterion continuous concentrations for the protection of aquatic life. Streambed-sediment trace-element concentrations are compared with Canadian sediment quality guidelines for the protection of aquatic life and, to provide a frame of reference, with previously collected streambed-sediment data from the Willamette Basin in western Oregon. Close