Atrazine and water quality: an evaluation of alternative policy options
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The Comprehensive Economy and Environmental Policy Evaluation System model was utilized to determine the risks and benefits of policies designed to limit the use of atrazine. A total ban or post emergent applications restriction of the inexpensive herbicide will not improve water quality and result in the loss of $240 million. The results suggest that the best policies involve atrazine use rules based on specific federal water quality health standards.
Publication Name: Journal of Environmental Management
Subject: Environmental issues
ISSN: 0301-4797
Year: 1996
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Laboratory experiments to investigate human sensitivity to changes in water clarity
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Laboratory experiments were conducted to determine the psychophysical function that affects visual clarity when visual changes in water are apparent. Results indicate that large reductions in visual clarity are required before lookers become concerned of water clarity. Results of the experiments will be useful for policy makers in the development of optical water rules and standards.
Publication Name: Journal of Environmental Management
Subject: Environmental issues
ISSN: 0301-4797
Year: 1996
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