Contaminant inputs to the Hudson-Raritan estuary
Source locations and an estimate of the magnitude of contaminant inputs to the Hudson-Raritan Estuary are presented. The relative contribution of the various sources is indicated and data gaps are identified. Six sources of contaminant inputs were evaluated: nontidal tributary, municipal and industrial wastewater, atmospheric, urban runoff, accidental spills, and landfill leachate. The latter five sources were evaluated downstream of the tributary water quality stations, since sources above these points are reflected in the tributary inputs. In addition to flow or volume for each source, data on concentrations of conventional pollutants (solids, organic matter, nutrients, and bacterial indicators), organic toxics, and heavy metals were sought. A large quantity of data was obtained from numerous federal, state, county, and municipal agencies, and private firms. The data were analyzed to obtain average mass loads of specific contaminants into the Hudson-Raritan Estuary.
- Research Organization:
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Boulder, CO (USA)
- OSTI ID:
- 5590826
- Report Number(s):
- N-8326319; NOAA-OMPA-21; TRN: 84-001761
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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