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Mercury and Dissolved Organic Carbon in Soil Water and Stream Water: Stream Data

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  • Forest Ecosystem Monitoring Cooperative

    • Address:
      705 Spear Street
      South Burlington, Vermont 05403
      United States of America

      Phone: (802) 391-4135
      Email: femc@uvm.edu
      Website: www.uvm.edu/femc

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    To measure levels of trace mercury (Hg) and organic carbon dissolved in soil water and stream water in three sites on the western side of Mount Mansfield. Additional objectives include: to determine which soil horizon contains more Hg, to determine if Hg concentrations are positively correlated with DOC and color, and whether total Hg dissolved in streams is more closely related to total Hg dissolved in O soil water that B soil water. The results will allow us to learn more about the transport of Hg from forest watersheds to streams and lakes in Vermont.

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  • Tim Scherbatskoy: dataset_eml_peoplecontentprovider

  • Jamie Shanley: dataset_eml_peoplecontentprovider

  • Andrea Donlon: dataset_eml_peopleprincipleinvestigator

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  • conductivity, dissolved organic carbon, mercury, ph, water chemistry,

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  • dataset_eml_locationcords
    • -72.84008333, 44.50585
    • -72.82748333, 44.50585
    • -72.82748333, 44.52761667
    • -72.84008333, 44.52761667
    • -72.84008333, 44.50585

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  • dataset_eml_datatabletitle: Stream Data
  • dataset_eml_datatablestartdate: 1997-04-12
  • dataset_eml_datatableendate: 1997-11-03
  • dataset_eml_datatabledescription: Collection and analysis of mercury, dissolved organic carbon, trace elements and major ions from stream water samples.

  • dataset_eml_datatablepurpose: To measure levels of trace mercury (Hg) and organic carbon dissolved in soil water and stream water in three sites on the western side of Mount Mansfield. Determine whether total Hg dissolved in streams is more closely related to total Hg dissolved in O soil water that B soil water. The results will

  • dateset_eml_datatableshortname: Z0037_StreamData

  • dataset_eml_datatablephysicalobjectname: VMC.37.218

  • dataset_eml_datatabledatatype: mySQL
  • dataset_eml_datatablecitation: Andrea Donlon. 1997. Stream Data. University of Vermont. FEMC. Can be found at: https://www.uvm.edu/femc/data/archive/project/mercury-dissolved-organic-carbon-soil-water/dataset/stream-data

  • dataset_eml_datatableonlinedistribution: https://vmc.w3.uvm.edu/vmcdevel/CI4/data/archive/project/mercury-dissolved-organic-carbon-soil-water/dataset/stream-data

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    dataset_eml_attributelistname: Ag107 Conc. (ug/L)
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Ag107 Conc. (ug/L)
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Silver conc.
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: Al27 Conc. (ug/L)
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Al27 Conc. (ug/L)
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Aluminum conc.
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: As75 Conc. (ug/L)
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: As75 Conc. (ug/L)
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Arsenic conc.
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: Ba137 Conc. (ug/L)
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Ba137 Conc. (ug/L)
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Barium conc.
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: Be9 Conc. (ug/L)
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Be9 Conc. (ug/L)
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Beryllium concentration
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: Ca mg/L
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Ca mg/L
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Calcium conc.
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: Cd111 Conc. (ug/L)
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Cd111 Conc. (ug/L)
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Cadmium conc
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: Ce140 Conc. (ug/L)
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Ce140 Conc. (ug/L)
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Cerium conc.
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: Cl mg/L
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Cl mg/L
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Chloride concentration
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: Co59 Conc. (ug/L)
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Co59 Conc. (ug/L)
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Cobalt conc.
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: Collection Date
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Collection Date
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Collection Date
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: datetime
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: datetime
    • dataset_eml_attributelistformatstring: MM/DD/YY
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: Color (mg/L PtCo)
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Color (mg/L PtCo)
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: Conductivity (uO)
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Conductivity (uO)
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: Cr53 Conc. (ug/L)
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Cr53 Conc. (ug/L)
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Chromium concentration
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: Cu65 Conc. (ug/L)
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Cu65 Conc. (ug/L)
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Copper conc.
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: DOC (mg/L)
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: DOC (mg/L)
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: Filter State
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Filter State
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Filer state
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: text
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: nominal
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: H2O temp C
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Water Temperature
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Water Temperature
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: Hg Conc. (ng/L)
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Hg Conc. (ng/L)
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Mercury conc.
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: In115 Conc. (ug/L)
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: In115 Conc. (ug/L)
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Indium conc.
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: K mg/L
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: K mg/L
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Potassium conc.
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: La139 Conc. (ug/L)
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: La139 Conc. (ug/L)
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Lanthanum concentration
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: Li7 Conc. (ug/L)
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Li7 Conc. (ug/L)
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Lithium Conc.
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: Mg mg/L
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Mg mg/L
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Magnesium conc.
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: Mg26 Conc. (ug/L)
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Mg26 Conc. (ug/L)
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Magnesium conc.
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: Mn55 Conc. (ug/L)
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Mn55 Conc. (ug/L)
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Manganese conc.
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: Mo95 Conc. (ug/L)
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Mo95 Conc. (ug/L)
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Molybdenum conc.
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: Na mg/L
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Na mg/L
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Sodium conc.
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: Nd146 Conc. (ug/L)
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Nd146 Conc. (ug/L)
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Neodymium conc.
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: Nettle Brook flow mm/hr
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Nettle Brook flow mm/hr
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: NH4-N mg/L
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: NH4-N mg/L
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Nitrogen in ammonium concentration
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: Ni60 Conc. (ug/L)
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Ni60 Conc. (ug/L)
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Nickel conc.
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: NO3-N mg/L
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: NO3-N mg/L
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Nitrogen in nitrate conc.
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: Pb208 Conc. (ug/L)
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Pb208 Conc. (ug/L)
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Lead concentration
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: Peak absorbance
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Peak absorbance
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: Peak wavelength
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Peak wavelength
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: pH
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: pH
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: Rb85 Conc. (ug/L)
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Rb85 Conc. (ug/L)
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Rubidium concentration
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: Samp. #
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Sample number
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Sample number
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: int
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ordinal
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: Sample ID
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Sample ID
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Sample ID
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: text
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: nominal
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: Sample Time
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Sample Time
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Sample Time
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: datetime
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: datetime
    • dataset_eml_attributelistformatstring: hh:mm:ss
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: Sb121 Conc. (ug/L)
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Sb121 Conc. (ug/L)
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Antimony conc.
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: Si mg/L
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Si mg/L
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Silicon conc.
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: Site
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Site
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Site code
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: text
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: nominal
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: Sm147 Conc. (ug/L)
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Sm147 Conc. (ug/L)
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: SO4-S mg/L
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: SO4-S mg/L
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Sulfur in sulfate concentration
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: Sr88 Conc. (ug/L)
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Sr88 Conc. (ug/L)
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Strontium conc.
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: Stream
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Stream
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: text
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: nominal
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: Stream flow (cfs)
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Stream flow (cfs)
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: stream flow in cubic feet per second
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: Stream Section
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Stream Section
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: int
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ordinal
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: TAG1
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Sample information 1
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Sample information 1
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: text
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: nominal
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: TAG2
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Sample information 2
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Sample information 2
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: text
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: nominal
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: Ti47 Conc. (ug/L)
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Ti47 Conc. (ug/L)
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Titanium conc.
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: Tl205 Conc. (ug/L)
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Tl205 Conc. (ug/L)
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Titanium conc.
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: V51 Conc. (ug/L)
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: V51 Conc. (ug/L)
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Vanadium conc.
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: W182 Conc. (ug/L)
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: W182 Conc. (ug/L)
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Tungsten conc.
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: Zn66 Conc. (ug/L)
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Zn66 Conc. (ug/L)
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Zinc conc.
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio

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  • dataset_eml_methodsPast (dataset_eml_notInUse)
    • Stream sample sites and measurements
      • dataset_eml_methodsStartDate: 1997-04-12
        dataset_eml_methodsEndDate: 1997-11-02
      • dataset_eml_methoddescription: Stream sample sites -- Nettle Brook at 1620 and 1720' elevations and Stream 10 on CCC road at 2560'. Soil water and stream water samples collected after 5 storms. Twelve soil water collectors distributed in three areas (two at the O horizone and two at the B horizone per area). Stream samples collected near soil water collectors. Soil and stream water measurements include: total Hg, pH, conductivity, DOC and color, major ions (Ca, K, Mg, Na, Cl, NH4, NO3, SO4, and PO4.

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  • dataset_eml_samplingCurrentEqupment
    • Lysimeter
      • dataset_eml_samplingdescription: Zero-tension Lysimeter- collects solution that moves downward through the soil by force of gravity, often through micropores.

    • Fiberglass Wick Sampler
      • dataset_eml_samplingdescription: Fiberglass Wick Sampler- samples water and solutes moving through the unsaturated layers in soil by using fiberglass wicks to collect water by capillary action.

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  • dataset_eml_sitecharacteristicsdescription: Stream 10 (Browns River drainage, on the CCC road), drains a 7.4 ha mixed conifer and hardwoods catchment



  • dataset_eml_sitecharacteristicsdescription: West slope of Mount Mansfield in the Nettle Brook (Stevensville Brook drainage); the stream drains an 11 ha mixed hardwoods catchment