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| Title | Quality of Water, Sediment, and Biota in Wide Hollow Creek, Washington | |||
| Month-Year Published | March 1988 | |||
| Online Availability |
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| Short Description |
A low-flow survey was conducted on Wide Hollow Creek, Yakima County, in July 1987 to document existing water quality and identify contaminant sources. Results showed water quality degradation arose chiefly from nonpoint pollution, specifically fecal contamination from urban and agricultural runoff. (Also see abstract below) | |||
| Publication Number | 88-e26 | |||
| Author(s) | Kendra, W. | |||
| Print Availability |
Not maintained in stock. Copy must be made from archive version.
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| Number of pages | 39 pp. | |||
| Keywords | county, creek, quality, results, sediment, toxic, urban, water, water quality | |||
| Subject Waterbodies |
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| Abstract | Long Description |
A low-flow survey was conducted on Wide Hollow Creek, Yakima County, in July 1987 to document existing water quality and identify contaminant sources. Results showed water quality degradation arose chiefly from nonpoint pollution, specifically fecal contamination from urban and agricultural runoff. Sediment toxicant scans showed metals were at background levels, while 4-methylphenol, total DDT, endosulfan, and MCPA were elevated. The distribution of stream invertebrates was found to be largely a function of habitat condition rather than water quality. Electrofishing yielded mostly shiners and dace, but the creek appeared capable of supporting a hardy gamefish like brown trout. Given its proximity to Yakima and consequent recreational potential, the creek may be a suitable candidate for an adopt-a-stream program. A number of recommendations were made to improve water, sediment, and biota quality. |
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