Probability of Detecting Atrazine/Desethyl-Atrazine and Elevated Concentrations of Nitrate in Ground Water in the Idaho Part of the Upper Snake River Basin
Michael G. Rupert
Abstract
This report describes results of a study done in cooperation with the Idaho State Department of Agriculture to develop maps that portray the potential for ground-water contamination by atrazine and nitrate. These maps were developed so that protection efforts can be focused in areas of greatest concern. Atrazine and nitrate occurrence probabilities were compared to determine whether nitrate could be used as a surrogate for predicting contamination by other compounds.
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Suggested Citation
Rupert, M.G., 1998, Probability of detecting atrazine/desethyl-atrazine and elevated concentrations of nitrate in ground water in the Idaho part of the upper Snake River basin: U.S. Geological Survey Water-Resources Investigation Report Report 98-4203, 32 p.
