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 Lead Contamination and Removal

Maas, R.P., A. Parker and S.C. Patch. 1998. Lead Leaching From In-Service Leaded-Brass Water Meters. N.C. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOCIATION (In Press).

Patch, S.C., R.P. Maas and J. Pope. 1998. Lead Leaching from Faucet Fixtures Under Residential Conditions. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH, 61(3): 18-21.

Maas, R.P., S.C. Patch and L.R. Thornton. 1998. Lead Leaching Characteristics of Submersible Residential Water Pumps. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH, Vol. 60(6):8-13.

Maas, R.P., S.C. Patch, D.M. Morgan and H. Kawaguchi. 1997. Lead Leaching From Brass Water Meters Under Pressurized Flow Conditions. PROCEEDINGS OF THE AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOCIATION 1997 ANNUAL CONFERENCE, pp. 589-60 2.

Maas, R.P., S.C. Patch, D.M. Morgan and D.I. Cahan. 1997. Lead Leaching From Purchased Brass Water Meters in a Pressurized Flow-Through System. JOURNAL OF THE NORTH CAROLINA SECTION AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOCIATION, Vol . 76:88-96.

Maas, R.P., S.C. Patch and A.M. Gagnon. 1994. The Dynamics of Lead in Drinking Water in U. S. Workplaces and Schools. AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE ASSOCIATION JOURNAL. Vol 55(9): 829-832.

Maas, R.P. 1993. How to Protect Yourself Against Your Drinking Water. HEALTH CONFIDENTIAL (7)12:1-2.

Maas, R.P., S.C. Patch, R.L. Winfield, J.P. Pope and D.M. Morgan. 1994. Field-Based Corrosion Control and Monitoring Strategies for Meeting the Lead and Copper Rule Action Levels. AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS: pp 517-533

Maas, R.P., S.C. Patch, and B.T. Peek. 1991. Optimal Lead Reduction Strategies for North Carolina Water Utilities. JOURNAL OF THE NC SECTION AMERICAN WATERWORKS ASSOC. Vol. 67: 59-66.

Maas, R.P., S.C. Patch, and D.J. Kucken. 1990. Single-Family Residence Tapwater Lead Contamination. JOURNAL OF THE NC SECTION AMERICAN WATERWORKS ASSOC., Vol. 66: 157-160.

Patch, S.C., R.P. Maas, and M.L. Meares. 1990. Reducing Tapwater Lead Contamination Through Municipal Treatment Measures. JOURNAL OF THE NC SECTION AMERICAN WATERWORKS ASSOC., Vol. 66: 115-118.

Maas, R.P., S.C. Patch, and D.J. Kucken. 1989. Long-Term Recovery of Beech Flats Prong from Acidification and Heavy Metal Contamination. PROCEEDINGS OF THE FIFTEENTH ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH MEETING. Great Smoky Moun tains National Park. pp 7-8. 

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Miscellaneous Publications

Maas, R., T. Pritchett and R. Winfield. 1997. Superoxygenation Process Treats Highly Concentrated Wastewaters. WATER ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT. February 1997:29-33.

Maas, R.P., D.J. Kucken, B.T. Peek and S.C. Patch. 1995. Pesticides in Eastern North Carolina Well Water: Land Use Factors and Persistence. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, Vol 24(3):426-431. 

Kucken, D.L., R.P. Maas, and S.C. Patch. 1992. Great Smokies Streams Acidified by Anakeesta Formation Exposures. PARK SCIENCE. Vol. 12 (1): 1-4. 

Maas, R.P. 1990. Meeting North Carolina's Future Energy Needs Without Building New Power Plants. GREENLINE Vol. III, No. 5, pp 9-10. 

Maas, R.P. and D.J. Kucken. 1990. Developing a Scientifically Rigorous Water Quality Database Through a Volunteer Monitoring Program. LAKE AND RESERVOIR MANAGEMENT, Vol. 6: 351-358. 

Maas, R.P. 1989. Designing Effective Nonpoint Source Water Quality Monitoring Programs. Tennessee Valley Authority Publication # 79054. 63 p. 

Maas, R.P. and J.P. Neal. 1989. New Flocculation Process Portends Progress in Color and Dioxin Removal. PULP AND PAPER. 63(9): 154-158. 

Maas, R.P. 1988. Principles of Pesticides and Water Quality. Rural Clean Water Program 1988 Workshop Proceedings. National Water Quality Evaluation Project: 72-77. 

Spooner, J., S.L. Brichford, R.P. Maas, M.D. Smolen, D.A. Dickey, G. Ritter, and E.C. Flaig. 1988. Determining the Sensitivity of the Water Quality Monitoring Program in the Taylor Creek-Nubbin Slough, Florida Project. LAKE AND RESERVOIR MANAGEMENT, Vol. 4 (2). 113-124. 

Maas, R.P., S.L. Brichford, M.D. Smolen, and J. Spooner. 1988. National Overview Of Agricultural Nonpoint Source Control: Experiences from the Rural Clean Water Program. LAKE AND RESERVOIR MANAGEMENT, Vol 4(1):51-56. 

Maas, R.P. and L.C. Stanley. 1987. A Program for Farmers in Preventing Lake Contamination from Agricultural Pesticides. LAKE AND RESERVOIR MANAGEMENT, Vol. 4(1): 57-62. 

Spooner, J., R.P. Maas, M.D. Smolen, and C.A. Jamieson. 1987. Increasing the Sensitivity of Nonpoint Source Control Monitoring Programs. MONITORING, MODELING AND MEDIATING WATER QUALITY SYMPOSIUM PROCEEDINGS, American Water Resources Association. Syracuse, New York. pp 243-257.

Maas, R.P., A. Patchak, M.D. Smolen, and J. Spooner. 1987. Cost-effectiveness of Nonpoint Source Controls in the Tillamook Bay, Oregon, Watershed. LAKE AND RESERVOIR MANAGEMENT 3: 370-377. 

Spooner, J., C.A. Jamieson, R.P. Maas, and M.D. Smolen. 1987. Determining Statistically Significant Changes in Water Pollutant Concentrations. LAKE AND RESERVOIR MANAGEMENT 3: 195-201. 

Smolen, M.D., S.A. Dressing, R.P. Maas, J. Spooner, C.A. Jamieson, A.D. Newell, and F.J. Humenik. 1985. A Data Management System to Evaluate Water Quality Impacts of Nonpoint Source Pollution Control. In: PERSPECTIVES O N NONPOINT SOURCE POLLUTION. EPA 440/5-85-001. pp 429-432. 

Maas, R.P., M.D. Smolen, S.A. Dressing, C.A. Jamieson, and J. Spooner. 1985. Practical Guidelines for Selecting Critical Areas for Controlling Nonpoint Source Pesticide Contamination of Aquatic Systems. In: PERSPECTIVES ON NONPOINT SOURCE POLLUTION. EPA 440/5-85-001. pp 363-367. 

Spooner, J., R.P. Maas, S.A. Dressing, M.D. Smolen, and F.J. Humenik. 1985. Appropriate Designs for Documenting Water Quality Improvements from Agricultural NPS Control Programs. In: PERSPECTIVES ON NONPOINT SOURCE POLLU TION. EPA 440/5-85-001. pp 30-34.

 Newell, A.D., T.M. Younos, M.D. Smolen, S. Mostaghimi, T.A. Dillaha, and R.P. Maas. 1985. Nonpoint Sources Literature Review. JOURNAL OF WATER POLLUTION CONTROL FEDERATION, 57(6):630-634. 

Maas, R.P., M.D. Smolen, and S.A. Dressing. 1985. Selection of Critical Areas for Control of Nonpoint Source Pollution. JOURNAL OF SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION, 40:68-71.

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Lead Contamination and Lead Removal 

Maas, R.P., P. Waite and M. LaGoy. 1998. Factors Affecting the Lead Removal Efficiency of an Experimental Water Filtration System. UNC Asheville Environmental Quality Institute Technical Report #98-055.

Maas, R.P. and S.C. Patch. 1998. A Survey of Lead Contamination of United States Tapwater from 1989-1998. UNC Asheville Environmental Quality Institute Technical Report #98-054.

Maas, R.P. and C.G. Walkey. 1998. Contamination of Egyptian Wheat Flour by Lead. UNC Asheville Environmental Quality Institute Technical Report #98-051. 21 p.

Maas, R.P., R.M. Smith, S.C. Patch and L.R. Thornton. 1997. Assessment of Potential Lead Exposure from Children's Vinyl Products. UNC Asheville Environmental Quality Institute Technical Report #97-043. 18 p.

Maas, R.P., S.C. Patch and D.M. Morgan. 1997. A Preliminary Study of Tap Water Lead Concentrations of New York City Residences. UNC Asheville Environmental Quality Institute Technical Report #97-041. 21 p.

Maas, R.P., A.F. Parker, L.R. Thornton and S.C. Patch. 1997. A Study Determining the Lead Leaching Characteristics of One-Half Inch Copper-Sulfur Ball Valves. UNC Asheville Environmental Quality Institute Technical Report #97-040. 6 p.

Maas, R.P., S.C. Patch, M.M. Ryan, R.L. Winfield and L.R. Thornton. A Study of the Lead and Organic Chemical Leaching From New Residential Garden Hoses. UNC-Asheville Environmental Quality Institute Technical Report #97-03 8. 14 p.

Maas, R.P., S.C. Patch, D. Morgan, R.L. Winfield and L.R. Thornton. 1997. A Study of the Lead Leaching Characteristics of Twenty-Two New Water Faucets Under Pressurized Conditions. UNC-Asheville Environmental Quality Insti tute Technical Report #97-036. 14 p.

Maas, R.P., S.C. Patch, D.M. Morgan, D.I. Cahan, H. Kawaguchi. 1996. Lead Leaching into Drinking Water From Commonly-Used Residential Brass Water Meters. UNC-Asheville Environmental Quality Institute Technical Report #96-032. 28 p.

Maas, R.P., S.C. Patch, M.M. Ryan. 1996. Additional Studies of Lead Concentrations in Argentinean Domestic Canned Foods. UNC-Asheville Environmental Quality Institute Technical Report #96-031. 47 p.

Maas, R.P., S.C. Patch, C. Moore and D. Morgan. 1996. A Study of the Lead Leaching Characteristics of New Water Faucets Under Pressurized Conditions. UNC-Asheville Environmental Quality Institute Technical Report #96-030. 30 p.

Patch, S.C., G.M. Brown, and R.P. Maas. 1996. Evaluation of Lead Hazards and a Plan for Remediation in a Residential Condominium Complex. UNC-Asheville Environmental Quality Institute Technical Report #96-027. 22 p.

Maas, R.P., P.J. Colburn, C.R. Lawing, S.C. Patch, D.M. Morgan, and G.M. Brown. 1996. Analysis of Lead Contamination Dynamics in Argentinean Packaged and Canned Foods. UNC-Asheville Environmental Quality Institute Technical Report #96-025 . 54 p.

Maas, R.P., P.J. Colburn, C.R. Lawing, S.C. Patch, D.M. Morgan, and G.M. Brown. 1996. Lead Concentrations in Various Argentinean Domestic Canned Foods: Final Report. UNC-Asheville Environmental Quality Institute Technical Report #96-022. 41 p.

Maas, R.P., P.J. Colburn, S.C. Patch, D.M. Morgan, and G.M. Brown. 1996. Lead Concentrations in Various Argentinean Domestic Canned Foods. UNC-Asheville Environmental Quality Institute Technical Report #95-021. 28 p.

Maas, R.P., S.C. Patch, D.M. Morgan, and G.M. Brown. 1995. A Survey of Lead in Drinking Water Supplied by Transient Water Systems. UNC-Asheville Environmental Quality Institute Technical Report #95-019. 4 p.

Maas, R.P., S.C. Patch, D.M. Morgan, and B.S. Price. 1995. The Statistical Effect of Calcium Hardness, pH and Other Corrosivity-Based Parameters on Residential Tap Water Lead and Copper Levels.. UNC-Asheville Environmental Quality Institu te Technical Report #95-018. 10 p.

Maas, R.P., T.M. Galvin, S.C. Patch, J.P. Pope, and G.M. Brown. 1995. Delineation of Tapwater Lead Hazards with Design and Costing of Remedial Measures for a Virginia Office Complex. UNC-Asheville Environmental Quality Ins titute Technical Report #95-015. 66 p.

Maas, R.P., S.C. Patch, R.L. Winfield, and W.L. Mackin. 1994. Characteristics of Lead Leaching: A Longitudinal Follow-Up Study of Submersible Well Pumps Under Field Conditions. UNC-Asheville Environmental Quality Institute Technical Repor t #94-012. 14 p.

Maas, R.P., S.C. Patch, D.M. Morgan, R.A. Burgner, and W.L. Mackin. 1994. Lead Leaching From Residential Well Pumps Under Flowing Water Laboratory Conditions. UNC-Asheville Environmental Quality Institute Technical Report #94-009. 29 p.

Maas, R.P., D.M. Morgan, R.L. Winfield, and W.L. Mackin. 1994. Lead Leaching From Submersible Well Pumps and Pump Components Under Laboratory Conditions. UNC-Asheville Environmental Quality Institute Technical Report #94-008. 16 p.

Maas, R.P., S.C. Patch, R.L. Winfield, J.P. Pope, and D.M. Morgan. 1994. Lead Leaching From New Submersible Well Pumps Under Field Usage Conditions. UNC-Asheville Environmental Quality Institute Technical Report #94-007. 11 p.

Maas, R.P., S.C. Patch, D.M. Morgan, and J.P. Pope. 1994. Rinsate Contributions to Adjusted Faucet Fixture Lead Leachate Concentrations. UNC-Asheville Environmental Quality Institute Technical Report #94-005. 13 p.

Maas, R.P., S.C. Patch, W.A. Barrett, and J.P. Pope. 1994. Initial Lead Leaching Characteristics of Submersible Pumps Used in Residential Wells. UNC-Asheville Environmental Quality Institute Technical Report #94-003. 15 p.

Maas, R.P., S.C. Patch, J.P. Pope, and E.R. Rainey. 1994. The Effects of Acidity, Pre-Cleaning and Surface Coating on Lead Leaching from Standard Leaded-Brass Water Meters. UNC-Asheville Environmental Quality Institute Technical Report #9 4-002. 20 p.

Patch, S.C., R.P. Maas, G.M. Brown, and J.P. Pope. 1994. A Statistical Analysis of the Relationship Between Public Water Supply Characteristics and At-The-Tap Lead and Copper Levels. UNC-Asheville Environmental Quality Institute Technical Report #94-001. 12 p.

Maas, R.P., G.M. Brown, S.C. Patch, D.M. Morgan, and E.R. Rainey. 1993. Thirty-Day Lead Leaching Characteristics of Low Lead Content Brass Faucet Fixtures. UNC-Asheville Environmental Quality Institute Technical Report #93-010. 15 p.

Maas, R.P., R.L. Winfield, E.R. Rainey, G.M. Brown, and D.M. Morgan. 1993. The Rate and Extent of Lead Leaching From Faucet Fixtures and Hot Water Dispensers Under Laboratory Conditions. UNC-Asheville Environmental Quality Institute Techn ical Report #93-009. 35 p.

Maas, R.P., R.L. Winfield, E.R. Rainey, and G.M. Brown. 1993. Lead and Bismuth Leaching from a Lead-Free Bismuth-Brass Alloy. UNC-Asheville Environmental Quality Institute Technical Report #93-008. 8 p.

Maas, R.P., S.C. Patch, B.T. Peek, and R.L. Winfield. 1993. Controlling Lead at the Tap: A Statistical Investigation of Key Parameters. UNC-Asheville Environmental Quality Institute Report #93-006. 21 p.

Maas, R.P., B.T. Peek, G.M. Brown, and E.R. Rainey. 1993. Ninety-Day Lead Leaching Characteristics of Low Lead Content Brass Alloys. UNC-Asheville Environmental Quality Institute Technical Report #93-005. 15 p.

Maas, R.P., G.M. Brown, B.T. Peek, and R.L. Winfield. 1993. Lead Leaching from a Lead-Free Copper-Sulfur Alloy. UNC-Asheville Environmental Quality Institute Technical Report #93-004. 9 p.

Maas, R.P., S.C. Patch, B.T. Peek, and G.M. Brown. 1992. Standardized Lead Leaching Characteristics of Twenty-One Models of New Faucet Fixtures and Instant Hot Water Dispensers. UNC-Asheville Environmental Quality Institute Technical Repo rt #92-007. 17 p.

Maas, R.P., S.C. Patch, B.T. Peek, and G.M. Brown. 1992. Thirty Day Lead Leaching from Selected Faucet Fixture Models. UNC-Asheville Environmental Quality Institute Technical Report #92-003. 38 p.

Maas, R.P., S.C. Patch, and B.T. Peek. 1991. Lead Contamination in North Carolina Drinking Water: Action Strategies for Citizens and Public Water Suppliers. UNC-Asheville Environmental Quality Institute Technical Report #91-003.

Maas, R.P. and S.C. Patch. 1990. Lead Contamination of Water in North Carolina Public Schools. UNC-Asheville Environmental Quality Institute Technical Publication #90-006. 21 p.

Maas, R.P. and S.C. Patch. 1990. Lead Contamination of North Carolina Domestic Tapwater: Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Control Measures. UNC-Asheville Environmental Quality Institute Technical Report #90-003. 35 p.

Maas, R.P. and S.C. Patch. 1990. Dynamics of Lead Contamination of Residential Tapwater: Implications for Effective Control. Environmental Quality Institute Publication #90-004. 73 p.

Maas, R.P. and S.C. Patch. 1989. Lead Contamination of Western North Carolina Tapwater. UNC-Asheville Environmental Quality Institute, 14 p.

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Volunteer Water Information Network

See Instructions for Ordering Technical Reports at the bottom of the page.

Maas, R.P., S.C. Patch, M.J. Westphal, J.D. Cadeau and M.M. Reynolds. 1999. Ten Year Water Quality Trends for Forsyth County Streams. UNCA Environmental Quality Institute Technical Report #99-058. 36p.

Maas, R.P., S.C. Patch, M.J. Westphal, J.D. Cadeau and M.M. Reynolds. 1998. Water Quailty Trends of Madison County, NC: Year Two Report. UNC Asheville Environmental Quality Institute Technical Report #98-057. 23p.

Maas, R.P., S.C. Patch, M.J. Westphal, J.D. Cadeau and M.M. Reynolds. 1998. Water Quality Trends of Haywood County, NC: Year Two Report. UNC Asheville Environmental Quality Institute Technical Report #98-056. 31p.

Maas, R.P., S.C. Patch, M.J. Westphal, J.D. Cadeau and M.M. Reynolds. 1998. Long-Term Evaluation of Sediment and Pollutant Sources to Lake Lure: Year Two Report. UNC Asheville Environmental Quality Institute Technical Report #98-053b.

Maas, R.P., S.C. Patch, M.S. LaGoy, D.M. Morgan. 1998. Lead Exposure From Brass Fixtures Connected to Commercially Available Water Filters. UNC Asheville Environmental Quality Institute Technical Report #98-053.

Maas, R.P., S.C. Patch, M.J. Westphal, J.D. Cadeau and M.M. Reynolds. 1998. Polk County Stream Water Quality: Year Five. UNC Asheville Environmental Quality Institute Technical Report #98-052. 26 p.

Maas, R.P., S.C. Patch, M.J. Westphal, J.D. Cadeau and M.M. Reynolds. 1998. Eight-year Spatial and Temporal Trends of Buncombe County Streams. UNC Asheville Environmental Quality Institute Technical Report #98-050. 43 p.

Maas, R.P., S.C. Patch, M.J. Westphal, J.D. Cadeau and M.M. Reynolds. 1998. Stream Water Quality in Western North Carolina: Transylvania County Volunteer Water Information Network Year Two Report. UNC Asheville Environmental Quality Institute Technical Report #98-048.

Maas, R.P., S.C. Patch, M.J. Westphal, J.D. Cadeau and M.M. Reynolds. 1998. Stream Water Quality in Western North Carolina: Transylvania County Volunteer Water Information Network Year Two Report. UNC Asheville Environmental Quality Insti tute Technical Report #98-049.

Maas, R.P., S.C. Patch, M.J. Westphal, C.A. Koenings and J.M. Smith. 1997. Water Quality in the Mountains: Henderson County Volunteer Water Information Network Year Five Report. UNC Asheville Environmental Quality Institut e Technical Report #97-047.

Maas, R.P., S.C. Patch, M.J. Westphal, C.A. Koenings and J.M. Smith. 1997. Water Quality Trends of Madison County: Year One Report. UNC Asheville Environmental Quality Institute Technical Report #97-046.

Maas, R.P., S.C. Patch, M.J. Westphal, C.A. Koenings and J.M. Smith. 1997. Water Quality Trends of Haywood County: Year One Report. UNC Asheville Environmental Quality Institute Technical Report #97-045.

Maas, R.P., S.C. Patch, M.J. Westphal, C.A. Koenings, and J.M. Smith. 1997. Development of an On-Going Stream Chemistry Database for Forsyth County, NC: Year One Report. UNC Asheville Environmental Quality Institute Techni cal Report #97-044. 23 p.

Maas, R.P., S.C. Patch, M.J. Westphal, C.A. Koenings and J.M. Smith. 1997. Long Term Evaluation of Sediment and Pollution Sources to Lake Lure: Year One Report. UNC Asheville Environmental Quality Institute Technical Repor t #97-039. 32 p.

Maas, R.P., S.C. Patch, M.J. Westphal, C.A. Koenings and J.M. Smith. 1997. Long Term Evaluation of Sediment and Pollution Sources to Lake Lure: Year One Report. UNC Asheville Environmental Quality Institute Technical Repor t #97-039. 32 p.

Maas, R.P., S.C. Patch, M.J. Westphal, C.A. Koenings and S. Womble. 1997. Polk County Stream Water Quality: Year Four. Volunteer Water Information Network. UNC-Asheville Environmental Quality Institute Technical Report #97 -037. 26 p.

Maas, R.P., S.C. Patch, M.J. Westphal, C.A. Koenings and S. Womble. 1997. Seven Year Spatial and Temporal Trends of Buncombe County Streams: The Volunteer Water Information Network. UNC-Asheville Environmental Quality Inst itute Technical Report #97-035. 45 p. 

Maas, R.P., S.C. Patch and M.J. Westphal. 1997. Stream Water Quality in Western North Carolina: Transylvania County Volunteer Water Information Network Year One Report. UNC-Asheville Environmental Quality Institute Technic al Report #97-034. 36 p.

Maas, R.P., S.C. Patch and M.J. Westphal. 1996. Water Quality in the Mountains: Henderson County Volunteer Water Information Network Year Four Report. UNC-Asheville Environmental Quality Institute Technical Report #96-033. 41 p.

Maas, R.P., S.C. Patch, M.J. Westphal, and R.A. Burgner. 1996. Polk County Stream Water Quality: Year Three Volunteer Water Information Network. UNC-Asheville Environmental Quality Institute Technical Report #96-029. 27 p.

Maas, R.P., S.C. Patch, M.J. Westphal, and R.A. Burgner. 1996. Six Year Spatial and Temporal Trends of Buncombe County Streams: The Volunteer Water Information Network. UNC-Asheville Environmental Quality Institute Technic al Report #96-028. 30 p.

Maas, R.P., S.C. Patch, M.J. Westphal, and R.A. Burgner. 1996. Madison County Volunteer Water Information Network Annual Report: Year Three. UNC-Asheville Environmental Quality Institute Technical Report #96- 024. 10 p.

Maas, R.P., S.C. Patch, and R.A. Burgner. 1995. Water Quality in the Mountains: Henderson County Volunteer Water Information Network: Year Three Report. UNC-Asheville Environmental Quality Institute Technical Report #9 5-020. 34 p.

Maas, R.P., S.C. Patch, and R.A. Burgner. 1995. Polk County Stream Water Quality: Year Two Volunteer Water Information Network. UNC-Asheville Environmental Quality Institute Technical Report #95-017. 28 p.

Maas, R.P., L.A. Wells, and R.L. Winfield. 1995. Dynamics of Groundwater Contamination Associated with the Buncombe County, NC Municipal Solid Waste Landfill: Final Report. UNC-Asheville Environmental Quality Institute Tec hnical Report #95-016. 34 p.

Maas, R.P., S.C. Patch, R.A. Burgner, and L.A. Wells. 1995. Five Year Spatial and Temporal Trends of Buncombe County Streams: The Volunteer Water Information Network. UNC-Asheville Environmental Quality Institute Techn ical Report #94-014. 38 p.

Maas, R.P., L.A. Wells, and R.L. Winfield. 1994. Characterization of Groundwater Contamination by Volatile Organic Compounds in and Adjacent to the Buncombe County, NC, Landfill Preliminary Report. UNC-Asheville Environmen tal Quality Institute Technical Report #94-013. 23 p.

Maas, R.P., S.C. Patch, R.A. Burgner, and L.A. Wells. 1994. Henderson County Volunteer Water Information Network Annual Report: Year 2 (August 1992-July 1994). UNC-Asheville Environmental Quality Institute Technical Report #94-011. 33 p.

Maas, R.P., S.C. Patch, K.E. Jordan, D.J. Kucken, and J.P. Pope. 1994. Water Quality of Buncombe County Streams: Year Four Results of the Volunteer Water Information Network. UNC-Asheville Environmental Quality Institute T echnical Report #94-006. 24 p.

Maas, R.P., S.C. Patch, K.E. Jordan, and D.J. Kucken. 1994. Madison County Stream Water Quality: Year One Volunteer Water Information Network. UNC-Asheville Environmental Quality Institute Technical Report #94-004. 13 p.

Maas, R.P., D.J. Kucken, and S.C. Patch. 1993. Water Quality of Buncombe County Streams: Year 3 Results of Volunteer Water Information Network Sampling. UNC-Asheville Environmental Quality Institute Technical Report #93-00 2. 26 p.

Maas, R.P., D.J. Kucken, and J.P. Pope. 1992. A Water Quality Survey of Lake Sequoyah and Mirror Lake, Highlands, NC. UNC-Asheville Environmental Quality Institute Technical Report #92-006. 27 p.

Maas, R.P., D.J. Kucken, and S.C. Patch. 1992. Water Quality of Buncombe County Streams: Year 2 Results of Volunteer Water Information Network Sampling. UNC-Asheville Environmental Quality Institute Technical Report #92-00 2. 27 p.

Maas, R.P., D.J. Kucken, and J.P. Pope. 1991. A Preliminary Water Quality Survey of Lake Sequoyah and Mirror Lake, Highlands, North Carolina. UNC-Asheville Environmental Quality Institute Technical Report #91-004. 6 p.

Maas, R.P., S.C. Patch, L.K. Voyles, and D.J. Kucken. 1991. Water Quality of Buncombe County Streams: Year 1 Results of Volunteer Water Information Network Sampling. UNC-Asheville Environmental Quality Institute Technical Report #91-002. 26 p.

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Miscellaneous Technical Reports

Maas. R.P. 1998. An Assessment of Current and Future Watershed Protection Efforts for the Little Cross Creek Watershed, Fayetteville, NC. UNC Asheville Environmental Quality Institute. 19 p.

Maas, R.P., M.M. Ryan and D.M. Morgan. 1997. Chemical and Microbial Composition of Bottled Waters Sold in California. UNC Asheville Environmental Quality Institute Technical Report #97-042. 18 p.

Maas, R.P., T. Pritchett, and R.L. Winfield. 1996. Enhanced Treatment of Two Highly Concentrated Industrial Wastewaters Using Superoxygenation. UNC-Asheville Environmental Quality Institute Technical Report #96-026. 19 p.< /P>

Maas, R.P. and R.L. Winfield. 1996. Enhancing the Intensive Production of Rainbow Trout Utilizing the Life International Superoxygenation Unit, Phase I: Controlled Tank Demonstration. UNC-Asheville Environmental Quality In stitute Technical Report #96-023. 11 p.

Maas, R.P. and A.L. Ashy. 1994. Heavy Metals Investigations in the Upper Tennessee River Watershed. UNC-Asheville Environmental Quality Institute Technical Report #94-010. 18 p.

Maas, R.P. 1993. A Preliminary Assessment of Pollutant Sources in the Stekoa Creek, Georgia Watershed. UNC-Asheville Environmental Quality Institute Technical Report #93-012. 9 p.

Maas, R.P., G.M. Brown, J.Orselli, and B.T. Peek. 1993. Documenting Reduction in Pesticide Exposure to Public School Children Following Delivery of an Integrated Pest Management Training and Education Program. Final Re port to World Wildlife Fund. 40 p.

Maas, R.P., S.C. Patch, J.P. Pope, and D.M. Morgan. 1993. Contribution of Faucet Fixtures to Residential Tapwater Contamination in California. UNC-Asheville Environmental Quality Institute Technical Report #93-007. 15 p.

Maas, R.P., D.J. Kucken, B.T. Peek, and S.C. Patch. 1993. An Assessment of the Prevalence and Variability of Pesticide Contamination of Eastern North Carolina Well Water: 1989-1993. UNC-Asheville Environmental Quality Inst itute Technical Report #93-003. 36 p.

Maas, R.P. 1993. A Preliminary Assessment of Pollutant Sources in the Stekoa Creek, Georgia Watershed. UNC-Asheville Environmental Quality Institute Technical Report #93-012. 9 p.

Maas, R.P., G.M. Brown, J.Orselli, and B.T. Peek. 1993. Documenting Reduction in Pesticide Exposure to Public School Children Following Delivery of an Integrated Pest Management Training and Education Program. Final Report to World Wildlife Fund. 40 p.

Maas, R.P., S.C. Patch, J.P. Pope, and D.M. Morgan. 1993. Contribution of Faucet Fixtures to Residential Tapwater Contamination in California. UNC-Asheville Environmental Quality Institute Technical Report #93-007. 15 p.

Maas, R.P., D.J. Kucken, B.T. Peek, and S.C. Patch. 1993. An Assessment of the Prevalence and Variability of Pesticide Contamination of Eastern North Carolina Well Water: 1989-1993. UNC-Asheville Environmental Quality Inst itute Technical Report #93-003. 36 p.

Maas, R.P. 1993. An Assessment of the Water Resources of the Blue Ridge Parkway. UNC-Asheville Environmental Quality Institute Technical Report #93-001. 67 p.

Maas, R.P., D.J. Kucken, S.C. Patch, B.T. Peek, and D.L. Van Engelen. 1993. Occurrence of Herbicides in Eastern North Carolina Well Water. Proceedings of the 90th Annual Meeting of the North Carolina Academy of Science.    

Maas, R.P., D.J. Kucken, S.C. Patch, and B.T. Peek. 1992. An Assessment of Pesticide Contamination of Eastern North Carolina Well Water. UNC-Asheville Environmental Quality Institute Technical Report #92-004. 47 p.

Maas, R.P., S.C. Patch, B.T. Peek, and G.M. Brown. 1991. A Determination of the Lead Leaching Characteristics of Selected Models of Residential Faucet Fixtures. UNC-Asheville Environmental Quality Institute Technical Repor t #91-004. 16 p.

Maas, R.P., D.L. Kucken, and B.T. Peek. 1992. Pesticide Persistence in Eastern North Carolina Farm Family Wells. UNC-Asheville Environmental Quality Institute Technical Report #92-001. 14 p.

Maas, R.P., S.C. Patch, D.J. Kucken, and B.T. Peek. 1991. A Preliminary Survey of Pesticides and Nitrates in North Carolina Farm Family and Migrant Camp Well Water. UNC-Asheville Environmental Quality Institute Technical R eport #91-001.

Maas, R.P., D.L. Van Engelen, D.J. Kucken, and S.C. Patch. 1989. A Survey Pesticide Monitoring Program for Northeastern North Carolina Domestic Groundwater Supplies. UNC-Asheville Environmental Quality Institute Technical Report. 22 p.

Maas, R.P., M.L. Meares, and M.D. Stuart. 1989. A Preliminary Monitoring Survey of Selected Point and Nonpoint Sources in the Canton, NC, Water Supply. UNC-Asheville Environmental Quality Institute, 15 p.

Maas, R.P., D.L. Van Engelen, D.J. Kucken, and S.C. Patch. 1989. A Survey Pesticide Monitoring Program for Northeastern North Carolina Domestic Groundwater Supplies. UNC-Asheville Environmental Quality Institute Technical Report. 22 p.

Maas, R.P., M.L. Meares, and M.D. Stuart. 1989. A Preliminary Monitoring Survey of Selected Point and Nonpoint Sources in the Canton, NC, Water Supply. UNC-Asheville Environmental Quality Institute, 15 p.

Maas, R.P. and J.P. Neal. 1989. Optimization of Alum Flocculation and Sludge Utilization for Color Removal from Paper Mill Effluent. Final Technical Report to Champion International Inc. UNC-Asheville Environmental Quality Institute, 37 p. 


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