Polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons (PNAs) from creasote wood treatment plants and nitrated organic residues from munitions/explosives/propellant manufacturing contaminate soils at over 120 sites, many...
Brief factsheet from the U.S. Geological Survey concerning the naturally occurring and toxic element, arsenic. Discusses the maximum contaminant level (MCL) and provides maps.
The spatial and temporal distribution of Methyl Tertiary-Butyl Ether (MTBE) and BTEX (Benzene, Toluene, Ethylbenzene, Xylenes) compounds were assessed in a multipurpose reservoir, Lake Lewisville,...
These resources provide information regarding the fate and transport of ethanol-blended fuels. For other ethanol topics, please visit the biofuels compendium ethanol page or select a different...
This Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources site contains information related to copper in drinking water. Specific health effects, safety limits, and treatment options are provided.
This is one of the NebGuide pages from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. Information is provided on the sources of iron and manganese in drinking water, indications of iron and manganese,...
Hazardous contaminants will be released from treatment, storage and disposal facilities (TSDF's), industry, government facilities, households, and other everyday institutions regardless of the...