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Ecosystem Science Reports Aquatic SciencesProject Title: Nutrients, metals, bacteria and organic compounds in groundwater exposed to agricultural activities in the Lower Fraser Valley, British Columbia.Completion Date: March 2004Investigators: B. Hii, S. Sylvestre, T. Tuominen, M. Sekela and M. Mazalek, Aquatic and Atmospheric Sciences Division, Environment Canada, Pacific and Yukon RegionStudy OverviewThe effects of agricultural activities on groundwater quality were investigated in 1998 by surveying 16 wells and/or piezometers (study wells) located in agricultural areas of the Lower Fraser Valley, British Columbia. Four reference wells that were not exposed to agriculture were also surveyed for comparison. Nutrients (nitrogen and phosphorus), bacteria, metals and organic contaminant concentrations were measured. Screening tests for the presence of endocrine disrupting substances were also applied. Key Points for Decision-MakersKey Scientific FindingsKey Points for Decision-Makers
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ReferencesThe report is published in electronic form on Environment Canada's Green Lane web site in both official languages. The report may be downloaded for printing from the Green Lane in Adobe pdf format. English - http://www.pyr.ec.gc.ca/georgiabasin/reports/lfv_groundwater/summary_e.htm Français - http://www.pyr.ec.gc.ca/georgiabasin/reports/lfv_groundwater/summary_f.htm It may also be obtained directly from the author at basil.hii@ec.gc.ca . The correct citation of the paper is: Hii, B., S. Sylvestre, T. Tuominen, M. Sekela, and M. Mazalek. 2004. Nutrients, metals, bacteria and organic compounds in groundwater exposed to agricultural activities in the Lower Fraser Valley, British Columbia. Environment Canada, Georgia Basin Ecosystem Initiatve, Report EC/GB/04/76.
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