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The Effects of Acid Precipitation Runoff on Source Water Quality
Author(s) -
Leibfried Robert T.,
Sharpe William E.,
DeWalle David R.
Publication year - 1984
Publication title -
journal ‐ american water works association
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.466
H-Index - 74
eISSN - 1551-8833
pISSN - 0003-150X
DOI - 10.1002/j.1551-8833.1984.tb05298.x
Subject(s) - surface runoff , water quality , precipitation , environmental science , hydrology (agriculture) , streams , magnitude (astronomy) , acid rain , chemistry , meteorology , geology , geography , computer science , ecology , physics , geotechnical engineering , computer network , organic chemistry , astronomy , biology
The quality of water in two small streams that provide supplies to the water systems of Jennerstown and Boalsburg, Pa., was monitored during episodes of acid runoff in February 1981 (Card Machine Run) and March 1983 (Galbraith Gap Run). Changes in pH, in the concentration of aluminum, and in the the Ryznar Stability Index were determined. The magnitude and potential importance of these changes are discussed.