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Evaluation of the Final UCMR2 Database: Nationwide Trends in NDMA

The complete database of results from the second Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR2) was analyzed in depth for N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) occurrence across the United States and analyzed for trends associated with factors reported. Disinfectant type, source waters, regional variabilit...

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Published in:Journal - American Water Works Association 2015-01, Vol.107 (1), p.E58-E68
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Contaminants
disinfection byproducts
Environmental monitoring
Groundwater
NDMA
Nitrosamines
N‐nitrosodimethylamine
Pollution monitoring
Population density
Seasonal Effects
seasonal impacts
Seasonal variations
small utilities
Small Water Systems
Surface water
Trends
Water resources
Water treatment plants
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