This dataset contains results for treated wastewater samples collected at food processing facilities across the United States to characterize the potential contaminant profile of this type of wastewater. The associated report (Hubbard and others, 2021) can be found at https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.est.XXXXXXX. Samples were analyzed by USGS laboratories using 10 target organic (576 unique analytes), 13 inorganic (32 unique analytes), and 18 microbial (15 bacterial groups) methods. Concentration results and site descriptions are presented within.

This dataset presents the results of 475 unique organic compounds collected from 54 wadeable streams within the Southeastern, USA, collected within 10 weeks during 2014. Maximum and median exposure conditions were evaluated in relation to watershed characteristics and for potential biological effects. This dataset contains the summary statistics (maximum and median concentrations)of detected compounds, as well as a summary of quality-assurance (blanks and replicates) samples. Also included are the statistical summaries as related to analyte specific contaminant detection/concentration data and site-specific land-use matrices, spearman-rank correlations, and ToxCast evaluations.

This dataset presents the results of 475 unique organic compounds collected from 54 wadeable streams within the Southeastern, USA, collected within 10 weeks during 2014. Maximum and median exposure conditions were evaluated in relation to watershed characteristics and for potential biological effects. This dataset contains the summary statistics (maximum and median concentrations)of detected compounds, as well as a summary of quality-assurance (blanks and replicates) samples. Also included are the statistical summaries as related to analyte specific contaminant detection/concentration data and site-specific land-use matrices, spearman-rank correlations, and ToxCast evaluations.

PCA contribution of variables; stacked barplot of PFAS compounds by facility; detected concentrations and corresponding exposure–activity ratios; toxicity quotients using aquatic life benchmarks; chemical methods; microbial methods; detected inorganic compounds; detected organic compounds; PCA eigenvalues and variances; detected bacteria growth; detected bacteria growth laboratory replicates; detected organic compounds in blank samples; surrogate recovery data; toxEval exclusions; exposure–activity ratio data by compound; exposure–activity ratio data by endpoint; aquatic life benchmark data by biocategory; organic chemicals and associated endpoint data from ToxCast; USEPA aquatic life benchmarks; and effluent and urban stormwater data from Oklahoma. This dataset is not publicly accessible because: Data were generated by US Geological Survey Researchers. It can be accessed through the following means: Data were generated by US Geological Survey Researchers. Format: Data were generated by US Geological Survey Researchers. This dataset is associated with the following publication: Hubbard, L., D. Kolpin, C. Givens, B. Blackwell, P. Bradley, J. Gray, R. Lane, J. Masoner, R. McCleskey, K. Romanok, M. Sandstrom, K. Smalling, and D. Villeneuve. Food, Beverage, and Feedstock Processing Facility Wastewater: a Unique and Underappreciated Source of Contaminants to U.S. Streams. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY. American Chemical Society, Washington, DC, USA, 56(2): 1028-1040, (2022).

PCA contribution of variables; stacked barplot of PFAS compounds by facility; detected concentrations and corresponding exposure–activity ratios; toxicity quotients using aquatic life benchmarks; chemical methods; microbial methods; detected inorganic compounds; detected organic compounds; PCA eigenvalues and variances; detected bacteria growth; detected bacteria growth laboratory replicates; detected organic compounds in blank samples; surrogate recovery data; toxEval exclusions; exposure–activity ratio data by compound; exposure–activity ratio data by endpoint; aquatic life benchmark data by biocategory; organic chemicals and associated endpoint data from ToxCast; USEPA aquatic life benchmarks; and effluent and urban stormwater data from Oklahoma. This dataset is not publicly accessible because: Data were generated by US Geological Survey Researchers. It can be accessed through the following means: Data were generated by US Geological Survey Researchers. Format: Data were generated by US Geological Survey Researchers. This dataset is associated with the following publication: Hubbard, L., D. Kolpin, C. Givens, B. Blackwell, P. Bradley, J. Gray, R. Lane, J. Masoner, R. McCleskey, K. Romanok, M. Sandstrom, K. Smalling, and D. Villeneuve. Food, Beverage, and Feedstock Processing Facility Wastewater: a Unique and Underappreciated Source of Contaminants to U.S. Streams. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY. American Chemical Society, Washington, DC, USA, 56(2): 1028-1040, (2022).

Human-use pharmaceutical, pesticide, and wastewater indicator compounds were analyzed at the U.S. Geological Survey, National Water Quality Laboratory, Denver, Colorado, in wadeable streams in 4 Regional Stream Quality Assessments: Northeast (NESQA), Southeast (SESQA), Pacific Northwest (PNSQA) and California (CSQA). Multiple (with few exceptions) samplings occurred at each site, during base flow, between 2014 and 2017. Sites were located in the headwaters of perennial, wadeable streams in urban and agricultural watersheds. Site selection and methodology for each assessment can be found in Van Meter and others (2015), Sheibley and others (2015), Van Meter and others (2017), Coles and others (2016), Van Meter and others (2016), Journey and others (2015), and Van Meter and others (2014). Additional results for this study can be found in Bradley and others, 2020 and Mahler and others, 2020. See cross-reference section for full citation information.

Human-use pharmaceutical, pesticide, and wastewater indicator compounds were analyzed at the U.S. Geological Survey, National Water Quality Laboratory, Denver, Colorado, in wadeable streams in 4 Regional Stream Quality Assessments: Northeast (NESQA), Southeast (SESQA), Pacific Northwest (PNSQA) and California (CSQA). Multiple (with few exceptions) samplings occurred at each site, during base flow, between 2014 and 2017. Sites were located in the headwaters of perennial, wadeable streams in urban and agricultural watersheds. Site selection and methodology for each assessment can be found in Van Meter and others (2015), Sheibley and others (2015), Van Meter and others (2017), Coles and others (2016), Van Meter and others (2016), Journey and others (2015), and Van Meter and others (2014). Additional results for this study can be found in Bradley and others, 2020 and Mahler and others, 2020. See cross-reference section for full citation information.

This dataset consists of trace organic contaminant concentrations and bacteria counts in wastewater effluents, and observed responses in fish exposed to effluents. The study was conducted from April to September 2022 at a facility located in Hutchinson, Minnesota. Nine pairs of primary-treated, activated sludge secondary treated, and membrane bioreactor secondary treated wastewater were characterized for select trace organic contaminants (pharmaceuticals, pesticides and pesticide degradates, hormones, alkylphenols, and bisphenols) and bacterial (total coliform, Escherichia coli) counts. Two 21-day exposures were conducted on-site in which fathead minnows were exposed to activated sludge secondary treated effluent and membrane bioreactor secondary treated effluent. Effluent samples were collected once per month in April, August, and September, and once weekly during the on-site exposures.

This dataset consists of trace organic contaminant concentrations and bacteria counts in wastewater effluents, and observed responses in fish exposed to effluents. The study was conducted from April to September 2022 at a facility located in Hutchinson, Minnesota. Nine pairs of primary-treated, activated sludge secondary treated, and membrane bioreactor secondary treated wastewater were characterized for select trace organic contaminants (pharmaceuticals, pesticides and pesticide degradates, hormones, alkylphenols, and bisphenols) and bacterial (total coliform, Escherichia coli) counts. Two 21-day exposures were conducted on-site in which fathead minnows were exposed to activated sludge secondary treated effluent and membrane bioreactor secondary treated effluent. Effluent samples were collected once per month in April, August, and September, and once weekly during the on-site exposures.

This dataset contains results for samples collected at stormwater basins across the United States to assess the potential contaminant pathways of these basins to surface water and groundwater. Sample sites were in stormwater conveyance infrastructure that discharged mixed stormwater runoff from buildings, parking lots, roads, and other infrastructure in residential, commercial, and industrial landscapes prior to surface-water discharge or groundwater infiltration. Stormwater basins draining various types of urban environments, and of various drainage areas, were selected and sampled during storm events. The associated report (Masoner and others, 2019) can be found at https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.est.9b02867. A total of 438 organic compounds were analyzed including biogenic hormones, halogenated chemicals, household/industrial chemicals, methylmercury, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, and semi-volatiles. Additionally, 62 inorganic constituents were collected including cations and anions, rare-earth elements, trace elements and mercury. Rare-earth element and inorganic constituent data can be found in Jaeschke and others, 2018 and Keefe and others, 2018 (citations included in Cross Reference section of this metadata record). Concentration results and land-use descriptions are presented within.