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Article: Chemical use practices and opinions about groundwater contamination in two unsewered subdivisions.
- Article from:
- Journal of Environmental Health
- Article date:
- January 1, 1994
- Author:
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Questions about the effects of unsewered residential areas on groundwater quality are being raised by groundwater planners and regulators in Wisconsin and many other states. To make good decisions about potential impacts, more information is needed about the activities of those living in these areas, such as lawn fertilization and household chemical use and disposal practices.
Several authors have reported significant leaching of nitrate from fertilized turfgrass (1, 2). Other potential groundwater contaminants include pesticides used on lawns and gardens, or volatile organic or other toxic compounds found in household cleaning and maintenance products. Cleaning ...