National Stream Survey: Phase I field operations report

Technical Report · Fri Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1988

OSTI ID:6704162

Hagley, C A; Mayer, C L; Hoenicke, R

The National Stream Survey was conducted during the spring of 1986 as a synoptic chemical survey to characterize streams in the mid-Atlantic and southeastern regions of the United States which were thought to be potentially susceptible to acidic deposition. The survey included three distinct parts: a Phase I survey of streams in the mid-Atlantic region; a Screening survey designed to assess the need for future Phase I studies in the United States; and an Episodes Pilot survey designed to provide a preliminary assessment of the frequency, duration, and characteristics of storm episodes in the mid-Atlantic states. The report describes the survey planning, protocol development, personnel requirements, field operations, and logistical aspects of all three components of the National Stream Survey. Because of the large scope and geographical area covered by the survey, sampling regions were subdivided into four areas, each containing approximately the same number of streams. Samples were collected, shipped at 4/sup 0/C, and received within 24 hours by a central processing laboratory. Sampling was completed on schedule, and 447 out of a total of 479 streams were sampled. A detailed evaluation of episodes sampling is provided with recommendations for future consideration.

• Research Organization: Lockheed Engineering and Management Services Co., Inc., Las Vegas, NV (USA)
• OSTI ID: 6704162
• Report Number(s): PB-88-245923/XAB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
ACID RAIN
ACIDIFICATION
ATMOSPHERIC PRECIPITATIONS
CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
CHEMISTRY
CONTROL
DISASTERS
FIELD TESTS
HYDROLOGY
LABORATORIES
LAKES
PRECIPITATION SCAVENGING
QUALITY CONTROL
RAIN
SAMPLING
SEPARATION PROCESSES
STORMS
STREAMS
SURFACE WATERS
SURVEYS
TESTING
WASHOUT
WATER CHEMISTRY