Environmental Science: A Global ConcernEnvironmental Science: A Global Concern 11th Edition by William Cunningham, Mary Ann Cunningham

Exercise 9

Figure shows a group of less common-but still significant-organic contaminants in surface waters. What do you think are the most likely sources of these chemicals
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Detection frequency of organic, wastewater contaminants in a recent USGS survey. Maximum concentrations in water samples are shown above the bars in micrograms per liter. Dominant substances included DEET insect repellent, caffeine, and triclosan, which comes from antibacterial soaps.