Survey of Phosphate and ABS Concentrations in Illinois Streams
- Creators
- Morgan, James J.
- Engelbrecht, Richard S.
Abstract
The rapid increase in the use of synthetic detergents during the past decade has undoubtedly led to the presence of greater quantities of synthetic detergent compounds in sewage effluents and, as a consequence, in certain surface water supplies. Questions have been raised concerning the persistence of these substances in natural waters and their possible effects on water treatment processes. This article presents data on ortho‐ and condensed phosphates, alkyl benzene sulfonate (ABS), and water quality from a survey of Illinois surface waters made during the period 1955‐57, in which 204 surface water samples were collected and analyzed. The four parts of the Illinois survey are described, along with rainfall and streamflow discharge from this same period, and survey results.
Additional Information
© 1960 American Water Works Association. This investigation represents part of a research project supported by AASGP. Appreciation is expressed to J. C. Dietz, who initially was director of the project; R. J. Harrison, who was engineer in charge; and L. B. Boice, who was the chemist.Additional details
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- 107023
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- CaltechAUTHORS:20201210-160239685
- Association of American Soap & Glycerine Producers
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2020-12-11Created from EPrint's datestamp field
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2021-11-16Created from EPrint's last_modified field