Journal of Environmental Hydrology Abstracts

	Journal of Environmental Hydrology ISSN 1058-3912
	Electronic Journal of the International Association for Environmental Hydrology JEH Volume 14 (2006), Paper 15 Posted October 9, 2006 THE IMPACT OF LANDUSE ON SURFACE WATER QUALITY IN QUEENS COUNTY, NEW YORK Shafiul Chowdhury¹ Karen Ganesh² ¹Department of Geological Sciences, State University of New York-New Paltz, New Paltz, New York ²Bronx High School of Science, Bronx, New York *ABSTRACT* Community water supplies throughout the United States are under increasing threat of contamination from agricultural and urban use of fertilizers and pesticides. Water samples were collected and analyzed in the field from six ponds and lakes from Queens County, New York. The concentrations of dissolved oxygen, chlorine, phosphate, ammonia, and nitrate were determined. Several types of landuse around these water bodies were identified. Our analyses indicate that a relationship exists between the agrochemicals (nitrate, phosphate, and ammonia) found in the water and the landuse in Queens County. Reference: Chowdhury, S., and K. Ganesh. 2006. The impact of landuse on surface water quality in Queens County, New York. Journal of Environmental Hydrology, Vol. 14, Paper 15. CONTACT: Karen Ganesh Bronx High School of Science 75 West 205th Street Bronx, New York 10468 E-mail: ganeshk@bxscience.edu
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