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Concise review (Dec 11, 2001) summarizing historical studies of mercury contamination in South River floodplain soils. Reviews sampling from 1976–1981 and later studies, reports estimated total mercury in the floodplain (≈57,000–97,200 lbs), peak concentrations up to ~35–40 ppm, distribution below the DuPont plant, and references to related studies and guidance.

File Type: pdf
Categories: Fact Sheets
Tags: biosolids, DuPont, floodplain soils, James Madison University, mercury, sampling, South Fork Shenandoah River, south-river, State Water Control Board
Publication Date : 2001-12-11
Type : Fact Sheet
Review Notes : The PDF is a short multi-page summary (slide/handout style) dated 12/11/2001. Classified as a Fact Sheet because it reads like an informational public handout; format could also be interpreted as a Presentation.

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