Abstract
The purpose of this project was to search for and identify any trends in water chemistry and fish communities in Pennsylvania waters which would indicate that acid precipitation was affecting them adversely. Of a total of 983 analysis reports which were usable, there were 314 cases with 2 or more such points. Of these 107 or 34% showed a decrease in pH, alkalinity, or both. Many of these decreases are to pH levels considered marginal for growth and reproduction of trout and other fishes. 71 of the 107 analyses showing decreased pH or alkalintiy included fish collection data. In 40 of these cases (58%), the number of fish species present decreased as well. -from US Govt Reports Announcements, 9, 1980
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Journal | [No source information available] |
| State | Published - 1980 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- General Earth and Planetary Sciences
- General Environmental Science