Current research on the effects of acid deposition

Journal Article · Thu Mar 01 00:00:00 EST 1984 · J., Am. Water Works Assoc.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6733636

Perry, J A

Preliminary research aimed at quantifying relationships between emission and acid deposition and on-the-ground effects indicates that small water supplies fed by surface waters or shallow wells and cistern supplies may be adversely affected by acid deposition. In addition, acid deposition makes water more corrosive, which may result in dangerous quantities of heavy metals in distribution systems. This will not be a problem with relatively hard water or with relatively large supplies, and corrosivity should be treatable at reasonable cost.

• Research Organization: Univ. of Minnesota, St. Paul
• OSTI ID: 6733636
• Journal Information: J., Am. Water Works Assoc.; (United States), Journal Name: J., Am. Water Works Assoc.; (United States)
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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