Presence of pesticide residues was studied in rain water during 2002 employing multi residue analysis method by gas liquid
chromatography equipped with ECD and NPD detectors and capillary columns. The presence of pesticide residues in surface aquatic
system triggered the investigation of the presence of pesticides in rain water. A total of 13 pesticides were detected in
rain water samples. Among the different groups of pesticides, organochlorines were present in the range of 0.041–7.060 ppb
with maximum concentration of p,p’-DDT up to 7.060 μg l−1. Synthetic pyrethroids were present ranging from 0.100 to 1.000 μg l−1 and organophosphates in the range of 0.050–4.000 μg l−1 showing maximum contamination with cypermethrin (1.000 μg l−1) and monocrotophos (4.000 μg l−1) of the respective groups. Almost 80% samples showed the residues above MRL of 0.5 ppb fixed for multi residues and on the
basis of single pesticide, 16–50% samples contained residues above the MRL value of 0.1 ppb. 相似文献
The concentration of uranium has been assessed in drinking water samples collected from different locations in Bathinda district,
Punjab, India. The water samples are taken from hand pumps and tube wells. Uranium is determined using fission track technique.
Uranium concentration in the water samples varies from 2.23± 0.05 to 87.05± 0.29 μg/L. These values are compared with safe
limit values recommended for drinking water. The uranium concentration in almost all drinking water samples is found to be
more than the safe limit. Analysis of some heavy metals viz. Zn, Cd, Pb and Cu in water is made. The concentration of sodium,
potassium, calcium, magnesium, chlorine and total hardness along with the pH value and conductivity of the water samples are
measured. Some of the samples show stunningly high values of these parameters. 相似文献
Background: On May 14, 2013, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) proposed that states lower the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) illegal limit from 0.08 to 0.05 g/dL (also referred to as the 0.08 law and the 0.05 limit, respectively). In March 2017, this recommendation was signed into law in the State of Utah.
Objective: The objective of this survey is to investigate perceptions regarding enforcement of the 0.05 g/dL BAC limit.
Method: Opinions of law enforcement officers, prosecutors, and defense attorneys were obtained through a series of questionnaires and focus groups.
Results: Survey data were collected from 32 law enforcement officers, 20 prosecutors, and 4 defense attorneys. The participants rated the usefulness of the NHTSA's driving while intoxicated (DWI) driving cues lower for the 0.05 limit than for the 0.08 law. Some of the participants believed that training would be needed in regard to sobriety testing under the 0.05 limit. Participants also stated that adequately preparing for prosecution of drunk drivers would be more difficult under the 0.05 limit. In addition, it was believed that drunk driving cases are more likely to be withdrawn and fewer plea agreements and guilty pleas are likely under the 0.05 limit. Prosecutors were concerned that the 0.05 limit would result in poorly investigated cases and overburden the court system. Defense attorneys were concerned about the social and economic costs of a 0.05 limit.
Discussion: Overall, it appears that the 0.05 limit is viewed as enforceable and it will save lives; however, the usefulness of the NHTSA DWI Detection Guide and of the standardized field sobriety tests need to be established for lower BACs, and efforts must be made to educate people regarding the relationship between BAC and impairment and impairment and driving with the risk of injury and death.
Conclusion: Though the 0.05 limit offers promise in saving lives, the following issues associated with changing the limit to 0.05 need to be resolved prior to implementation: Validating the sobriety tests for the 0.05 limit; if needed, modifying the sobriety tests to make them effective and valid at the 0.05 limit; and training law enforcement personnel and educating the public regarding the 0.05 limit. 相似文献