A Strategy for Source Identification of Organic Pollutants in River Water

Source Publication (e.g., journal title)

International Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry

Authors

Georges Guiochon, University of Tennessee - Knoxville
J. C. Peterson, Ecole Polytechnique
C. Democrate, Compagnie Generale des Eaux
M. Dutang, Compagnie Generale des Eaux

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1983

DOI

https://doi.org/10.1080/03067318308071605

Abstract

Sources of organic pollution in the Oise river, France have been identified using a “mutual search” strategy. This consisted of searching the characterized discharges for compounds found in the river water and, conversely, searching river water extracts for compounds found in the discharges. The “matches” were facilitated by comparisons of retention indices on two capillary gas chromatographic columns of widely differing polarity, response factors of selective detectors, and mass spectra. These assignments were verified by the geographical correlation of the selected pollutant's point of appearance in the river with the location of the suspected source.

Recommended Citation

Guiochon, Georges; Peterson, J. C.; Democrate, C.; and Dutang, M., "A Strategy for Source Identification of Organic Pollutants in River Water" (1983). Chemistry Publications and Other Works.
https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_chempubs/28

Submission Type

Publisher's Version