Water Quality in the Upper Snake River Basin

This report is intended to summarize major findings that
emerged between 1992 and 1995 from the water-quality
assessment of the Upper Snake River Basin Study Unit and
to relate these findings to water-quality issues of regional and
national concern. The information is primarily intended for
those who are involved in water-resource management.
Indeed, this report addresses many of the concerns raised by
regulators, water-utility managers, industry representatives,
and other scientists, engineers, public officials, and members
of stakeholder groups who provided advice and input to the
USGS during this NAWQA Study-Unit investigation. Yet,
the information contained here may also interest those who
simply wish to know more about the quality of water in the
rivers and aquifers in the area where they live.