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Analysis of Oregon's Domestic Well Testing Act data for use in a sentinel surveillance system for private well contaminants

Creator:

Hoppe, Brenda O.

Abstract:

The Safe Drinking Water Act ensures that public systems provide water that meets health standards. However, no such protection exists for millions of Americans who obtain water from private wells. Concern for safety is warranted as most wells draw from underground aquifers, and studies demonstrate that groundwater is affected by...

Resource Type:

Dissertation

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benchmarks. Over 4% of all sampled wells had nitrate concentrations exceeding the MCL of 10 mg/L nitrate