Fate of parathion in ground water in commercial Cranberry culture in the New Jersey pinelands

In commercial cranberry culture in New Jersey, a high water table was required, and the cranberry bogs were usually flooded from December to May for protection against frost and as a means of aquatic harvesting. Parathion was used as an insecticide, and a study was carried out at 2 sites (1 experime...

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Published in:Bulletin of environmental contamination and toxicology 1990-09, Vol.45 (3), p.382-388
Main Authors: WINNETT, G, MARUCCI, P, REDUKER, S, UCHRIN, C. G
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Agriculture
Applied sciences
Exact sciences and technology
Freshwater
Groundwaters
Natural water pollution
New Jersey
Parathion - analysis
Pesticide Residues - analysis
Pollution
Soil - analysis
Water Supply - analysis
Water treatment and pollution
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Summary:In commercial cranberry culture in New Jersey, a high water table was required, and the cranberry bogs were usually flooded from December to May for protection against frost and as a means of aquatic harvesting. Parathion was used as an insecticide, and a study was carried out at 2 sites (1 experimental and 1 control) on the possible contamination of the groundwater. In general, there was no evidence that parathion moved vertically from the surface to the groundwater. Where parathion residues were found in the soil, the highest concentrations were in the upper stratum. There was little risk of parathion pollution of groundwater from normal cranberry culture practices in this area.
ISSN:0007-4861
1432-0800
DOI:10.1007/BF01701161