An Evaluation of the Accumulation, Translocation, and Degradation of Pesticides at Land Wastewater Disposal Sites.

Abstract

The purpose of the investigation was to determine the fate of Malathion, Carbaryl, Diazinon, and 2,4-D butoxyethyl ester during sewage spray irrigation at land disposal sites. Biocide accumulation and degradation in soil and translocation in soil and water was assessed. Sheltered soil lysimeters were spray irrigated thrice weekly at a loading rate of 2 in. per week with wastewaters containing 0.1 mg/l of each biocide. Five soils ranging in type from finely textured to coarsely textured were examined and two of these soils were also studied in field plots.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1974
Accession Number
ADA006551

Entities

People

  • David Jenkins
  • James W. Biggar
  • Ming-shyong Yang
  • R. J. Wagenet
  • Stephen A. Klein

Organizations

  • University of California, Berkeley

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Agrochemicals
  • Biocides
  • Chemical Compounds
  • Degradation
  • Dermatologic Agents
  • Diazinon
  • Esters
  • Insecticides
  • Lysimeters
  • Malathion
  • Pesticides
  • Specialty Uses Of Chemicals
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Toxic Actions

Fields of Study

  • Agricultural and Food sciences

Readers

  • Aquatic Ecology
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Environmental Remediation and Restoration.