Chemical Contamination in Watersheds After Wildfires

Abstract

The main objective of this project was to investigate potential for contamination of water supplies after wildfires, due to the formation and mobilization of organic contaminants from the combustion of biomass.Specifically, through this short-term funding request, the PI and his team conducted preliminary work on the quantification of organic contaminants from samples collected from recent wildfires near Boulder, CO. The proposed work represents an opportunity to advance the knowledge regarding impact of wildfires on water quality,specifically focusing on contamination by organic compounds.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 09, 2023
Accession Number
AD1221971

Entities

People

  • Fernando L Rosario-Ortiz

Organizations

  • University of Colorado Boulder

Tags

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Emergency Management and Homeland Security.
  • Environmental Remediation and Restoration.
  • Groundwater Contamination Remediation.