Review of the Department of the Army Pesticide Monitoring Program: Evaluation of Soil and Sediment Samples Collected during Calendar Years 1975-1978. Part II

摘要

Results of four years monitoring data for soil and sediment collected as part of the Department of the Army Pesticide Monitoring Program are presented. Significant findings are as follows: (a) The various land use stratifications show significant (p=0.05) differences in the mean amount of pesticide residues present. The land use stratification having the highest pesticide concentrations are shop and storage areas followed by golf courses, sewage treatment and landfill, and residential. Sediment samples consistently have the lowest concentrations. (b) Four years data show no significant temporal trends with the exception of stream exits which show a significant upward trend. (c) Comparison of DAPMP data with other published data show comparable soil residue levels. Army sediment residues are comparable to those found in the San Francisco Bay, but are higher than those obtained in a Canadian study. (d) The four years data provide the basis for the formation of quality control charts. These charts allow the identification of potential problem areas and a comparison of a one time installation sampling to the DAPMP data base. (Author)