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The Ohio River is one of the most heavily industrialized rivers in the continental United States. Thedevelopment of an interstate agency in 1948 called ORSANCO paved the way for the development of pollutioncontrol technologies, water quality standards and source water monitoring programs. Municipal andindustrial advisory committees provide input to ORSANCO on the program needs and successes.ORSANCO's organics detection system has detected numerous unreported spills and discharges of volatileorganic chemicals to the Ohio River, alerting drinking water utilities to their presence. Communicationnetworks convey information to utilities on contaminant plumes, river velocities and other vital spill-relatedinformation. Wastewater discharge, dredging and construction permits are reviewed for their potential toadversely affect drinking water intakes. Meetings are held to promote agency source water protectionprograms and the development of source water protection plans tailored specifically to the Ohio River. Includes figures.

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Edition: Vol. - No. Published: 11/01/2008 Number of Pages: 6File Size: 1 file , 2.6 MB