Mercury, methylmercury, and other water-quality data from flood-control impoundments and natural waters of the Red River of the North Basin, Minnesota, 1997-99
January 1, 1999
It is now well documented that impoundment of natural waters, with inundation of terrestrial area, results in enhanced conversion of inorganic mercury to methylmercury, a form that is toxic and bioaccumulates to a greater extent than inorganic mercury. Concentrations of mercury, methylmercury, and other water-quality constituents are reported from water sampled from flood-control impoundments and natural (unimpounded) waters of the Red River of the North Basin from 1997-99.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 1999 |
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Title | Mercury, methylmercury, and other water-quality data from flood-control impoundments and natural waters of the Red River of the North Basin, Minnesota, 1997-99 |
DOI | 10.3133/ofr99273A |
Authors | Mark E. Brigham, Mark L. Olson, John F. DeWild |
Publication Type | Report |
Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
Series Title | Open-File Report |
Series Number | 99-273 |
Index ID | ofr99273A |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
USGS Organization | Minnesota Water Science Center |