COMMITTEES--Task Group on Sediment Chemistry 


In Reply Refer To:                          November 2, 1983
EGS-Mail Stop 412



QUALITY OF WATER BRANCH TECHNICAL MEMORANDUM NO. 84.03 

Su#ject:  COMMITTEES--Task Group on Sediment Chemistry 

A Task Group on Sediment Chemistry has been formed for the 
purpose of advising the Quality of Water Branch on those 
technical matters that relate to the sampling, analysis, and 
interpretation of data on chemical constituents associated 
with sediment.  Many chemicals of current concern, such as 
synthetic organics and heavy metals, tend to associate 
dominantly with the sediment rather than the water.  Water-
quality investigations should include an evaluation of 
sediment chemistry, where appropriate, to assure that all 
important chemicals have been identified and characterized. 

Representation on the task group comes from the Districts, 
Regions, Central Laboratories, and four research disciplines.  
The task group is chaired by Bob Schoen of the Quality of 
Water Branch.  A synopsis of the minutes of the first meeting 
of the task group is attached.  Minutes of subsequent 
meetings will be transmitted in the same manner for your 
information. 



                             R. J. Pickering 
                             Chief, Quality of Water Branch 

Attachment 

WRD Distribution:  A, B, S, FO, PO 

Key Words:  Sediment chemistry 

This memorandum does not supersede any previous memorandum.