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Title: Case study - trichloroethylene groundwater contamination at Vero Beach, Florida.
Creator: Wang, Tsen C., Lenahan, Robert A., TenEyck, John
Date Issued: 1984-12
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/3358976
Subject Headings: Trichloroethylene, Water--Pollution, Estuarine pollution, Groundwater--Pollution--Florida
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: A close-interval sampler for collection of sediment pore waters for nutrient analyses.
Creator: Montgomery, John R., Price, Mary T., Holt, John K., Zimmermann, Carl F., Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute
Date Issued: 1981
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/FCLA/DT/3174219
Subject Headings: Nutrient pollution of water, Water --Sampling, Pore water, Sediment
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Effects of St. Lucie Estuarine Discharge Water and Thermal Stress on the Coral Montastraea cavernosa.
Creator: Shatters, Alycia, Voss, Joshua, Florida Atlantic University, Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, Department of Biological Sciences
Abstract/Description: Coral reef declines, particularly in coastal zones, have been linked to thermal stress and anthropogenic impacts on water quality. St. Lucie Reef near Stuart, Florida receives increased estuarine efflux as a result of watershed changes and management policies that have substantially altered historic, natural flows. This research used ambient and elevated temperatures (25°C and 30°C, respectively), and offshore versus St. Lucie Estuarine discharge water to investigate the individual and...
Show moreCoral reef declines, particularly in coastal zones, have been linked to thermal stress and anthropogenic impacts on water quality. St. Lucie Reef near Stuart, Florida receives increased estuarine efflux as a result of watershed changes and management policies that have substantially altered historic, natural flows. This research used ambient and elevated temperatures (25°C and 30°C, respectively), and offshore versus St. Lucie Estuarine discharge water to investigate the individual and interactive effects of thermal and water quality stress on Montastraea cavernosa, a dominant scleractinian coral species at St. Lucie Reef. These goals were accomplished using ex-situ, factorial, experimental design that was supplemented with existing in-situ monitoring on St. Lucie Reef. Zooxanthellae density and chlorophyll content were evaluated to determine effects on the corals and their symbionts. Zooxanthellae populations were significantly affected by thermal stress. Significant interactions between temperature and water treatment were observed, suggesting that the impacts of discharge water may be supplanted when corals are exposed to thermal stress. In a supplement to the experiment, M. cavernosa colonies transplanted from Palm Beach to St. Lucie Reef demonstrated resilience despite exposure to more variable environmental conditions. Collaborative partnerships with multiple state agencies and local government offices facilitated data sharing to inform decision making for South Florida’s resource management strategies. Creating effective resource management is crucial for the conservation of coastal ecosystems impacted by land-based sources of pollution both locally and globally.
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Date Issued: 2017
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00004843, http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00004843
Subject Headings: Coral declines., Coral reef management., Estuarine pollution., Water--Pollution.
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: The correlations between OSTDS sites and the pollution of the surface water bodies in Broward County.
Creator: Rocher, Yvel, Bloetscher, Frederick, Florida Atlantic University, College of Engineering and Computer Science, Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatics Engineering
Abstract/Description: Sampling data of many surface water bodies in Broward County tend to reveal abnormal levels of bacterial concentrations for total coliform, Escherichia coli and Enterococcus. Given the presence of septic systems in geohydrologically sensitive areas throughout the County, several studies (Morin 2005 and Bocca 2007) suggested a correlation in the high bacterial densities and the septic sites.
Date Issued: 2014
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00004324, http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00004324
Subject Headings: Bacterial pollution of water, Groundwater -- Pollution, Pathogenic microorganisms -- Detection, Sewage disposal, Sewerage, Water -- Pollution -- Point source identification, Water quality -- Management
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Nutrient pollution of coastal rivers, bays, and seas.
Creator: Howarth, Robert, Anderson, Donald, Cloern, James, Elfring, Chris, Hopkinson, Charles, Lapointe, Brian E., Malone, Tom C., Marcus, Nancy H., McGlathery, Karen, Sharpley, Andrew, Walker, Dan
Date Issued: 2000
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/FCLA/DT/3174988
Subject Headings: Nutrient pollution of water, Nitrogen cycle
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Nitrate partitioning between water and sediments.
Creator: Kari, Ramanaprasad., Florida Atlantic University, Scarlatos, Panagiotis (Pete) D., College of Engineering and Computer Science, Department of Ocean and Mechanical Engineering
Abstract/Description: A complete understanding of nitrate partitioning between water and sediments is absolutely necessary to quantify eutrophication and other harmful effects of nitrate addition to a lake. The bottom sediments can act both as source and sink for nitrates. Turbulent conditions induced by wind forces cause sediments to suspend in the water column. During suspension sediments adsorb/release nitrates and other contaminants into the ambient water. This study investigated the effects of temperature,...
Show moreA complete understanding of nitrate partitioning between water and sediments is absolutely necessary to quantify eutrophication and other harmful effects of nitrate addition to a lake. The bottom sediments can act both as source and sink for nitrates. Turbulent conditions induced by wind forces cause sediments to suspend in the water column. During suspension sediments adsorb/release nitrates and other contaminants into the ambient water. This study investigated the effects of temperature, sediment and nitrate concentration on the exchange and partitioning of nitrates between water and sediments. The Langmuir adsorption model was used to quantify the adsorption/desorption processes. A decrease in the value of partition coefficient with increase in sediment concentration was observed. The laboratory experiments revealed that an increase in temperature of the water column favored the adsorption of nitrates by the bottom sediments. The nitrate diffusion coefficients were estimated by utilizing Fick's second law of diffusion. Sediment concentration profiles were strongly dependant on the oscillating-grid induced turbulence effects.
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Date Issued: 1993
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/14946
Subject Headings: Nitrates, Water--Pollution, Sediments, Suspended
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Oceans and human health: emerging public health risks in the marine environment.
Creator: Fleming, L.E., Broad, K., Clement, A., Dewailly, E., Elmir, S., Knap, A., Pomponi, Shirley A., Smith, S., Solo Gabriele, H., Walsh, P.
Date Issued: 2006
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/FCLA/DT/1784217
Subject Headings: Marine resources conservation, Pollution marine, Pollution --Environmental aspects, Marine animals --Effect of water pollution on, Seafood --Contamination
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: A comparison of ceramic cup and Teflon in situ samplers for nutrient pore water determinations.
Creator: Zimmermann, Carl F., Price, Mary T., Montgomery, John R., Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute
Date Issued: 1978
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/FCLA/DT/3174478
Subject Headings: Estuaries, Estuarine sediments, Nutrient pollution of water, Water --Sampling, Pore water
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Coral reef destruction.
Creator: Lapointe, Brian E.
Date Issued: 2000
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00007316
Subject Headings: Coral reef ecology, Coral declines, Nutrient pollution of water
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: The collection, analysis and variation of nutrients in estuarine pore water.
Creator: Montgomery, John R., Zimmermann, Carl F., Price, Mary T., Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute
Date Issued: 1979
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/FCLA/DT/3174480
Subject Headings: Estuaries, Estuarine sediments, Nutrient pollution of water, Pore water, Mud flat ecology
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: A New Sterol Sulfate, Sch 572423, from a Marine Sponge, Topsentia sp.
Creator: Yang, Shu-Wei, Buevich, Alexei, Chan, Tze-Ming, Smith, Michelle, Lachowicz, Jean, Pomponi, Shirley A., Wright, Amy E., Mierzwa, Ronald, Patel, Mahesh, Gullo, Vincent, Chu, Min
Date Issued: 2003
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/FCLA/DT/2827816
Subject Headings: Water quality bioassay, Water --Pollution --Toxicology, Sponges, Marine ecosystem management, Filters and filtration
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Predicting removal efficiency of reverse osmosis membranes with respect to emerging substances of concern using a discriminant function analysis.
Creator: Pleitez Herrera, Fernando J., College of Engineering and Computer Science, Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatics Engineering
Abstract/Description: This paper presents the results of the spike tests performed in the alternative water supply pilot testing program for the City of Pembroke Pines. It establishes the effectiveness of a protocol that can be used to gain further insight on the rejection capacities of RO membranes. An in-depth study of the molecular descriptors affecting rejection by RO membranes is presented and used in the development of a discriminant function analysis. This analysis proved to be an effective way to predict...
Show moreThis paper presents the results of the spike tests performed in the alternative water supply pilot testing program for the City of Pembroke Pines. It establishes the effectiveness of a protocol that can be used to gain further insight on the rejection capacities of RO membranes. An in-depth study of the molecular descriptors affecting rejection by RO membranes is presented and used in the development of a discriminant function analysis. This analysis proved to be an effective way to predict the passage of Emerging Substances of Concern (ESOCs) through RO membrane. Further, a principal component (PC) analysis was performed to determine which factors accounted the largest variation in RO permeability. Additionally, this paper defines the groundwork for a discriminant analysis model that, if further developed, could serve as an important tool to predict the rejection capabilities of RO treatment when handling with ESOCs.
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Date Issued: 2012
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/FAU/3355869
Subject Headings: Membranes (Technology), Water, Purification, Reverse osmosis process, Industrial water supply, Water, Pollution, Chemoinformatics
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Title: Farfield modeling of the Boynton Inlet plume using sulfur hexafluoride as tracer.
Creator: Pire-Schmidt, Joaquin., College of Engineering and Computer Science, Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatics Engineering
Abstract/Description: The analysis and modeling of the coastal farfield behavior of inlet discharge plumes is the key to understanding the fate of pollutants discharged into the ocean. These plumes disperse in chaotic and unpredictable patterns. Theoretical models are based on the average conditions and calibrated to the results of tracer studies. Data and models for freshwater discharges in coastal ocean systems are limited because of the lack of adequate tracers. On February, 2007, a tracer study was conducted...
Show moreThe analysis and modeling of the coastal farfield behavior of inlet discharge plumes is the key to understanding the fate of pollutants discharged into the ocean. These plumes disperse in chaotic and unpredictable patterns. Theoretical models are based on the average conditions and calibrated to the results of tracer studies. Data and models for freshwater discharges in coastal ocean systems are limited because of the lack of adequate tracers. On February, 2007, a tracer study was conducted on the Boynton Inlet, Florida, using sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) tracer. The objective of this study is to provide methods of analysis for the sample data collected during the experiment. The detected tracer concentrated in a bolus that migrated north of the inlet at velocities lower than predicted by the current data. The plume was successfully modeled with a Gaussian plume model, with 90% of the SF6 predictions having less than 4.6 pptr error.
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Date Issued: 2009
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/FAU/186771
Subject Headings: Plumes (Fluid dynamics), Water, Pollution, Sedimentation and deposition, Environmental aspects, Pollution, Mathematical models
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Title: The effects of on-site sewage treatment and disposal systems on the relief canals of Indian River County, the St. Sebastian River, and the central Indian River lagoon.
Creator: Tarnowski, Marie E., Lapointe, Brian E., Florida Atlantic University, Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, Center for Environmental Studies
Abstract/Description: Effluent from on-site sewage treatment and disposal systems (OSTDS) is generally known to impact groundwaters and surface waters with nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) and other contaminants. Little research has quantified this problem along the Indian River Lagoon (IRL), especially in Indian River County (IRC) where there are 26,660 active systems. This study assessed the effects of OSTDS on contamination of surface and groundwaters along three urbanized canals and the St. Sebastian River in...
Show moreEffluent from on-site sewage treatment and disposal systems (OSTDS) is generally known to impact groundwaters and surface waters with nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) and other contaminants. Little research has quantified this problem along the Indian River Lagoon (IRL), especially in Indian River County (IRC) where there are 26,660 active systems. This study assessed the effects of OSTDS on contamination of surface and groundwaters along three urbanized canals and the St. Sebastian River in IRC, all of which flow into the Central IRL. Multiple lines of evidence were used to define the source of the nutrient loadings including the novel approach of using the artificial sweetener, sucralose, as an indicator of human sewage impact. Results indicate that areas with high densities of OSTDS are contributing N to surface waters and elevating N:P ratios through submarine groundwater discharge and promoting eutrophication in the Central IRL.
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Date Issued: 2014
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00004335, http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00004335
Subject Headings: Groundwater -- Pollution, Indian River (Lagoon) -- Environmental aspects, Indian River County (Fla.) -- Environmental aspects, Nutrient pollution of water, Saint Sebastian River (Fla.) -- Environmental aspects, Sewage disposal, Sewerage, Water -- Pollution -- Point source identification, Water quality -- Management
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Title: Risk of injection using reclaimed water for aquifer recharge using rotavirus as surrogate contaminant.
Creator: Phonpornwithoon, Pollop, Bloetscher, Frederick, Florida Atlantic University, College of Engineering and Computer Science, Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatics Engineering
Abstract/Description: Groundwater aquifers are precious resources that has been serving human consumption for many centuries. This resource is pristine in comparison with surface waters such as lakes and canals, however, as population grows exponentially so does the demand for groundwater and the need to study the potential of groundwater replenishment programs. The injection of treated water or wastewater into an aquifer is a method to protect this resource for current and future generations. Health concerns...
Show moreGroundwater aquifers are precious resources that has been serving human consumption for many centuries. This resource is pristine in comparison with surface waters such as lakes and canals, however, as population grows exponentially so does the demand for groundwater and the need to study the potential of groundwater replenishment programs. The injection of treated water or wastewater into an aquifer is a method to protect this resource for current and future generations. Health concerns would be expected since migration of water of “impaired quality” can affect the drinking water by contamination. Regulatory barriers resulting from the perceived risks of adverse health effects from pathogens such as viruses have limited the concept of this impaired water resources from being used for groundwater replenishment programs. The objective of this study is to examine the risk assessment using computational modeling with MODFLOW and MT3D groundwater transport simulation. The results from the simulation showed that after two years, the risk of contamination based on concentration contours from the injection well to the production wellfields for the City of Hollywood stabilized below 10- 6. The risk assessment provided important aspect to demonstrate the concept of using injection of treated water as an option for groundwater replenishment.
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Date Issued: 2014
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00004317, http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00004317
Subject Headings: Aquifer storage recovery, Artificial grounddwater recharge, Drinking water -- Contamination, Environmental health -- Mathematical models, Groundwater -- Pollution -- Mathematical models, Health risk assessment, Viral pollution of water
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Title: Nutrient couplings between on-site sewage disposal systems, groundwaters, and nearshore surface waters of the Florida Keys.
Creator: Lapointe, Brian E., O'Connell, Julie D., Garrett, G. S.
Date Issued: 1990
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/FCLA/DT/3333152
Subject Headings: Groundwater, Sewage disposal, Ammonium, Florida Keys (Fla.), Nutrient pollution of water, Eutrophication
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Sewage pollution in Negril, Jamaica: effects on nutrition and ecology of coral reef macroalgae.
Creator: Lapointe, Brian E., Thacker, K., Hanson, C., Getten, L.
Date Issued: 2011
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/FCLA/DT/3318909
Subject Headings: Coral reef ecology --Jamaica, Sewage, Nutrient pollution of water, Marine eutrophication, Microalgae
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Reciprocal Caulerpa invasion: Mediterranean native Caulerpa ollivieri in the Bahamas supported by human nitrogen enrichment.
Creator: Lapointe, Brian E., Barile, Peter J., Wynne, M. J., Yentsch, Charles S.
Date Issued: 2005
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/FCLA/DT/3340515
Subject Headings: Caulerpa, Anthropogenic effects on nature, Nitrogen, Eutrophication, Nutrient pollution of water
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Trace element concentrations in skin of free-ranging bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) from the southeast Atlantic coast.
Creator: Stavros, Hui-Chen W., Bossart, Gregory D., Hulsey, Thomas C., Fair, Patricia A., Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute
Date Issued: 2008
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/FCLA/DT/2709686
Subject Headings: Marine mammals --Effects of water pollution on, Bottlenose dolphin --Research --United States, Trace elements --Toxicology
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Hurricanes Frances and Jeanne remove blooms of the invasive green alga Caulerpa brachypus forma parvifolia (Harvey) Cribb from coral reefs off northern Palm Beach County, Florida.
Creator: Lapointe, Brian E., Bedford, Bradley J., Baumberger, Rex E., Jr.
Date Issued: 2006
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/FCLA/DT/3174028
Subject Headings: Hurricanes, Algal blooms, Organisms, Coral reefs and islands, Nutrient pollution of water
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