Sources and movement of organic chemicals in the Delaware River

Solvent extraction, liquid chromatography and gas chromatography/mass spectrometry were used to study the transport of industrial organic chemicals, from their source, into the Delaware river, through various treatment facilities and into Philadelphia's finished drinking water. Results confirme...

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Published in:Environmental science & technology 1979-05, Vol.13 (5), p.574-579
Main Authors: Sheldon, Linda S, Hites, Ronald A
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Solvent extraction, liquid chromatography and gas chromatography/mass spectrometry were used to study the transport of industrial organic chemicals, from their source, into the Delaware river, through various treatment facilities and into Philadelphia's finished drinking water. Results confirmed discharge sources for many previously identified compounds. The various water and waste treatment facilities had a minimal effect on the organic levels which relied largely on dilution for their reduction.
ISSN:0013-936X
1520-5851
DOI:10.1021/es60153a018