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Bender and others, 1999; Zogorski and others, 2006. propane (DBCP) U.S. Department of the Interior cal intermediate U.S. SH2020Geological 1,2-Dibromo-3-chloro- Survey (EDB) SH2020 1,2-Dibromoethane 34571 106–46–7594–20–7 Deodorizer, Fumigant moth killer,contaminant manufacture of dyes, chemi- 1,2-Dichloropropane 34541 78–87–5 Dry-cleaning74–83–9 solvent, Solvent, chemicalSolvent, chemical intermediate, chemical intermediate stainintermediate -- 1,3-Dichloropropane 77173 142–28–934413 Fumigant contaminant Solvent, chemical intermediate SH2020 -- 1,4-Dichlorobenzene-dichlorobenzene) 10061–02–6 34704 10061–01–5 Fungicides and fungicide degradates 2,2-Dichloropropane 77170 Concentration Data for Anthropogenic Organic Compounds in Groundwater, Surface Water, and Finished Water of Selected Community Water Systems in the United States, 2002–10 By Janet M. Carter, James A. Kingsbury, Jessica A. Hopple, and Gregory C. Delzer National Water-Quality Assessment Program Source Water-Quality Assessment Data Series 544 U.S. Department of the Interior U.S. Geological Survey U.S. Department of the Interior KEN SALAZAR, Secretary U.S. Geological Survey Marcia K. McNutt, Director U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia: 2010 For more information on the USGS—the Federal source for science about the Earth, its natural and living resources, natural hazards, and the environment, visit http://www.usgs.gov or call 1-888-ASK-USGS For an overview of USGS information products, including maps, imagery, and publications, visit http://www.usgs.gov/pubprod Any use of trade, product, or firm names is for descriptive purposes only and does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Government. Although this report is in the public domain, permission must be secured from the individual copyright owners to reproduce any copyrighted materials contained within this report. Suggested citation: Carter, J.M., Kingsbury, J.A., Hopple, J.A., and Delzer, G.C., Concentration data for anthropogenic organic compounds in groundwater, surface water, and finished water of selected community water systems in the United States, 2002–10: U.S. Geological Survey Data Series 544, 36 p. iii FOREWORD The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is committed to providing the Nation with reliable scientific information that helps to enhance and protect the overall quality of life and that facilitates effective management of water, biological, energy, and mineral resources (http://www.usgs. gov/). Information on the Nation’s water resources is critical to ensuring long-term availability of water that is safe for drinking and recreation and is suitable for industry, irrigation, and fish and wildlife. 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