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Spatial variability of volatile organic compounds in streams on Long Island, New York, and in New Jersey

Anne K. O’Brien·Robert G. Reiser·Helle Gylling
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Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are found in almost all natural and synthetic materials and are commonly used in fuels, fuel additives, solvents, perfumes, flavor additives, and deodorants. Potential health hazards and environmental degradation resulting from the widespread use of VOCs has prompted increasing concern among scientists, industry, and the general public.

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90° N90° S · 180° W ← longitude → 180° E
Source-reported bounding extent: 38.882481197550774° to 41.372686481864655° latitude; -75.5859375° to -71.82861328125° longitude. This indicates report coverage, not an exact sampling location. View area on OpenStreetMap.

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Anne K. O’Brien, Robert G. Reiser, Helle Gylling. 1997. Spatial variability of volatile organic compounds in streams on Long Island, New York, and in New Jersey. https://doi.org/10.3133/fs19497

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