Contaminants of emerging concern in the lower Stillaguamish River Basin, Washington, 2008-11
March 3, 2014
A series of discrete water-quality samples were collected in the lower Stillaguamish River Basin near the city of Arlington, Washington, through a partnership with the Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians. These samples included surface waters of the Stillaguamish River, adjacent tributary streams, and paired inflow and outflow sampling at three wastewater treatment plants in the lower river basin. Chemical analysis of these samples focused on chemicals of emerging concern, including wastewater compounds, human-health pharmaceuticals, steroidal hormones, and halogenated organic compounds on solids and sediment. This report presents the methods used and data results from the chemical analysis of these samples
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2014 |
|---|---|
| Title | Contaminants of emerging concern in the lower Stillaguamish River Basin, Washington, 2008-11 |
| DOI | 10.3133/ofr20141028 |
| Authors | Richard J. Wagner, Patrick W. Moran, Steven D. Zaugg, Jennifer M. Sevigny, Judy M. Pope |
| Publication Type | Report |
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Series Title | Open-File Report |
| Series Number | 2014-1028 |
| Index ID | ofr20141028 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | Washington Water Science Center |
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