by Robert F. Breault, Marcus C. Waldron, Lora K. Barlow, and David C. Dickerman
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Abstract
Introduction
Purpose and Scope
Previous Investigations
Description of the Study Area
Land Use
Climate
Geology
Surface-Water Hydrology
Ground-Water Hydrology
Data Compilation and Analysis
Limitations of Data Interpretations
Instantaneous Load Estimation for Water-Quality Constituents
Trend Analysis
Correlation Analysis
Sources and Compilation of GIS Data
Water-Quality Conditions in the Scituate Reservoir Basin
Barden Reservoir Subbasin
Direct Runoff Subbasins
Moswansicut Reservoir Subbasin
Ponaganset Reservoir Subbasin
Regulating Reservoir Subbasin
Westconnaug Reservoir Subbasin
Trends in Selected Water-Quality Constituents Concentrations
pH
Color
Turbidity
Total Coliform Bacteria
Sodium
Alkalinity
Chloride
Nitrate
Iron
Frequency of Exceedence of Water Quality Criteria and Guidelines
pH
Color
Turbidity
Total Coliform Bacteria
Sodium
Chloride
Nitrate and Nitrite
Iron and Manganese
Relation of Water-Quality Conditions to Drainage-Basin Characteristics
Land Use
Geology
Wetlands and Soil Drainability
Roads and Slope
Summary and Conclusions
References Cited
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