Monitoring and Assessing our Nation's Water Quality

USGS. 2002. Monitoring and Assessing our Nation's Water Quality. Fact Sheet 076-02

This report explores information like the suitability of water for public supply and irrigation, aquatic ecosystem health, effects of agriculture and urbanization on water resources, acid rain and the disposal of radioactive waste. This information allows decisions to be made to manage and restore resources.

Type
Published Report
Authors
USGS
Date of Issue
2002-08
Units
SFCN
Keywords
Aquatic ecosystem health, nutrient transport, research needs, Resource assessment, water monitoring

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