Assessment and Distribution of Pharmaceuticals and Endocrine Disruptors in Wastewater, Ground Water and Surface Waters of the Gallatin Valley, Gallatin County, Montana
This project will assess the occurrence of pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) in the waters of Gallatin County, the efficiency of various wastewater treatment approaches, and make recommendations for reducing PPCP loadings to State waters.
Project Goals:
Document and quantify the ability of different wastewater treatment systems used in the Gallatin Valley to remove PPCPs, and quantify the loading of PPCPs to surface- or ground-water from treated effluent. Determine the extend and magnitude of PPCP contamination in surface- and ground water in the valley. Recommend options for reducing PPCP contamination of State waters.
Project Activitites:
Sample collection will be conducted at various sampling sites during the summer, fall and winter of 2008-09. Data analysis and report preparation (including recommendations) will be completed in the summer of 2009.
Partners:
Gallatin Local Water Quality District
Montana Bureau of Mines and Geology
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