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Main Title Mississippi River Reconnaissance, Report of Sampling in the Vicinity of Dubuque, Iowa, and the Tributaries from Above Dubuque to Below Keokuk, Iowa, in both Iowa and Illinois.
CORP Author Federal Water Pollution Control Administration, Chicago, Ill. Lake Michigan Basin Office
Year Published 1969
Stock Number PB-260 130
Additional Subjects Mississippi River Basin ; Dubuque(Iowa) ; Domestic wastes ; Industrial wastes ; Chemical oxygen demand ; Phytoplankton ; Benthos ; Water pollution detection ; Water pollution sampling ;
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NTIS  PB-260 130 Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. 07/26/2022
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Abstract
The results of a reconnaissance run of the Mississippi River in the Iowa area to determine the effect that poorly treated or untreated wastes, especially sewage, has on the Mississippi is presented. Biological and chemical oxygen demand samples were collected for analysis from 55 sampling points along the Mississippi River tributaries in the vicinity of Dubuque, Iowa. Field measurements and observations along with physical observations and measurements were recorded. Potential sources of pollution were observed and recorded, and the sampling areas were photographed. The Mississippi shore line was inspected for industrial and domestic waste outfalls. Bottom samples were collected at various points.