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A rating system for predicting the appearance of temik® aldicarb residues in potable water
Author(s) -
Back Richard C.,
Romine R. R.,
Hansen James L.
Publication year - 1984
Publication title -
environmental toxicology and chemistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.1
H-Index - 171
eISSN - 1552-8618
pISSN - 0730-7268
DOI - 10.1002/etc.5620030409
Subject(s) - aldicarb , potable water , environmental science , pesticide , adaptability , pesticide residue , environmental engineering , ecology , biology
The potential for TEMIK®; aldicarb pesticide to appear in potable water is estimated by applying a numerical indexing system. The index recognizes four basic categories of factors that affect the potential of chemical residues to occur in potable water. Values are assigned to the factors based on published data, designed laboratory tests and estimates based on knowledge about the use of the pesticide. An area with a high index number is expected to have a higher potential for aldicarb residue to appear in potable water than an area with a lower number. The index does not give quantitative values for aldicarb residue concentrations but indicates the sensitivity of an area to significant intrusion into water supplies. The system has been calibrated by adjusting scoring to reflect results of on‐site monitoring from different climatic and geographical areas. The reliability of the index is believed to be comparable in accuracy to simulation modeling and has the advantage of greater adaptability to a wide variety of areas.