Use of modified benthic bioassessment protocols for evaluation of water quality trends in Georgia. Technical completion report

Technical Report · Mon Jul 01 00:00:00 EDT 1991

OSTI ID:6895082

Cowie, G M; Cooley, J L; Dutt, A

The study explored the potential for biotic evaluation of changes in water quality in the state of Georgia. Specific objectives were: (1) evaluate application of U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) benthic assessment protocols for potential use in ongoing water quality monitoring in Georgia; and (2) compare biomonitoring results with water quality indices based on physical-chemical monitoring.

• Research Organization: Georgia Inst. of Tech., Atlanta, GA (United States). Environmental Resources Center
• OSTI ID: 6895082
• Report Number(s): PB-93-123933/XAB; ERC-06-91; CNN: DI-14-08-0001-G1556
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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WATER QUALITY
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INVERTEBRATES
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PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
STANDARDS
WATER POLLUTION
ANIMALS
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DEVELOPED COUNTRIES
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
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