Use of Human and Bovine Adenovirus for Fecal Source Tracking
Background/Need
Confirming the presence and determining the source(s) of fecal contamination to water is critical to protect human health and environmental quality. This is especially true ...
Evaluation of manure and N fertilizer management strategies for corn to minimize nitrate loss
Final report was submitted as a thesis:
Schulz, L. A. (2014). Environmental and agronomic impacts of manure and fertilizer nitrogen management in the Wisconsin Central Sands. [Unpublished...
Source Investigation of Nitrate Contamination for Private Wells in Eau Claire County
This research explores sources and risk factors of nitrate contamination in private wells in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. Nitrate is a naturally occurring compound found in groundwater, but...
Knowledge Development for Groundwater Withdrawal Management around the Little Plover River
Groundwater pumping in the central Wisconsin area has long been estimated to adversely affect streamflows and the levels of groundwater and streams. Recent flow impairments for the Little Pl...
Selection and evaluation of chemical indicators for waste stream identification
Human and animal waste poses a threat to the quality of groundwater, surface water and sources of drinking water. This is especially of concern for private and public water supplies in agric...