Agricultural impact on ground-water quality. Technical report (Final), 1 July 1987-30 June 1988

Technical Report · Wed Jun 01 04:00:00 EDT 1988

OSTI ID:6738272

Turco, R F; Konopka, A E

Concern over the possible occurrence of pesticides or nitrate in the ground water is justified as nearly 100% of rural Indiana uses ground water for drinking. A study to assess how groundwater has been affected by agriculture was initiated. Forty-six wells in 4 counties were monitored for pesticides, nitrate, and evaluated as to how placement and depth affects water quality. Findings indicate that nitrate remains of primary concern. While 30% of the tested wells had elevated levels of N, only 8% would be considered a serious risk. It appears that the presence of animals or mishandling of materials in close proximity to the well has the most-detrimental effect. With the exception of one site, contamination of well water by agricultural chemicals is not widespread.

• Research Organization: Purdue Univ., Lafayette, IN (USA). Water Resources Research Center
• OSTI ID: 6738272
• Report Number(s): PB-88-236054/XAB; TR-185
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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