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An analysis of well water quality and local residents' perceptions of drinking water quality in the southern Willamette Valley

Creator:

Kite-Powell, Aaron C.

Abstract:

The purpose of this study was to; (1) determine the extent of well water contamination with nitrate and pesticides, and to understand the relationships among nitrate, pesticide, dissolved chloride, dissolved sulfate, well age, and well depth in the southern Willamette Valley, Oregon; and, (2) to investigate local residents' perceptions and...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis

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Analysis of Well Water Quality and Local Residents' Perceptions of Drinking Water Quality in the Southern
Who's afraid of a little nitrate? : discovering impediments and incentives in following best management practices related to water quality within the southern Willamette Valley groundwater management area

Creator:

Rolston, Irene

Abstract:

Thesis summarizes interviews with growers residing within the Groundwater Management Area (GWMA) in the Southern Willamette Valley of Oregon. Informal and semi-structured interviews were used to identify perceived impediments and incentives perceived by local farmers in following best management practices related to water quality. Results from the interviews were coded...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis

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Best Management Practices (BMPs) related to water quality, as recommended by Oregon State University