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Environmental Health Division

Research, Outreach and Teaching (July 1, 1999 - June 30, 2000)



Publications in Peer-Reviewed Journals
1999

Hoffman, Rebecca, Chauret, Christian, Standridge, Jonathan, and Peterson, Linda. 1999. "Evaluation of four commercial antibodies." Journal of the American Water Works Association, 91:9:69-78.

Nolte, C. G., Schauer, J. J., Cass, G. R., and Simoneit, B. R. T. "Highly Polar Organic Compounds in Meat Smoke." Environmental Science and Technology, 1999, 33: 3313-3316.

Schauer, J. J., Kleeman, M. J., Cass, G. R., and Simoneit, B. R. T. "Measurement of Emissions from Air Pollution Sources. 1. C1-C29 Organic Compounds from Meat Charbroiling." Environmental Science Technology, 1999 33:1566-1577.

Schauer, J. J., Kleeman, M. J., Cass, G. R., and Simoneit,B. R. T. "Measurement of Emissions from Air Pollution Sources. 2. C1-C29 Organic Compounds from Medium Duty Diesel Trucks." Environmental Science and Technolnology, 1999. 33: 1578-1587.

Simoneit, B.R. T., Schauer, J. J., Nolte, C. G., Oros, D. R., Elias V. O., Fraser, M. P., Rogge, W. F.and Cass, G. R., 1999. "Levoglucosan, a Tracer for Cellulose in Biomass Burning and Atmospheric Particles." Atmospheric Environment, 1999, 33:173-182.

Stanton, Noel, Maney, Jane, and Jones, Robert. "Evaluation of filter paper blood lead methods: results of a pilot proficiency testing program." Clin Chem, December 1999, pp. 2229-35.

2000

Fraser, M. P., Kleeman, M. J, Schauer, J. J. and Cass, G. R. "Modeling the Atmospheric Concentrations of Individual Gas-Phase and Particle-Phase Organic Compounds." Environmental Science & Technology, 2000, 34: 1302-1312.

Geis, Steven W.; Fleming, Kari L.; Korthals, Eric T.; Searle, Greg; Reynolds, Lou; Karner, Dawn A. "Modifications to the Algal Growth Inhibition Test for Use as a Regulatory Assay." Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, January 2000; Vol. 19, No. 1, pp. 36-41

Hoffman, Rebecca, Chauret, Christian, Standridge, Jonathan, and Linda Peterson. "Evaluation of Antibodies to Cryptosporidium and Giardia using flow cytometry." AWWA Research Foundation and the American Water Works Association, 2000, Denver, CO. Publication 90795.

Kleeman, M. J., Schauer, J. J., and Cass, G R. "Size and Composition Distribution of Fine Particulate Matter Emitted from Wood Burning, Meat Charbroiling, and Cigarettes." Environmental Science and Technology, 2000, 33: 3516-3523.

Kleeman, M. J., Schauer, J. J., and Cass, G. R. "Size and Composition Distribution of Fine Particulate Matter Emitted from Motor Vehicles." Environmental Science and Technology, 2000, 34: 1132-1142.

Lough, G. C., Shafer, M. M., Schauer, J. J. "ICP-MS analysis of ultra-trace metals present in fine particulate matter." Proceedings of 93rd A&WMA National Meeting, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2000.

Mager, A.L., Standridge, J.H., Kluender, S.M., and Peterson, L.L. "Source and Occurrence of Pathogens in Watersheds." Journal of the American Water Works Association, (submitted January, 2000, in review process).

Schauer, J. J., and Cass, G. R. "Source Apportionment of Wintertime Gas-Phase and Particle-Phase Air Pollutants Using Organic Compounds as Tracers." Environmental Science and Technology, 2000, 34: 1821-1832.

Sheesley, R. J., Schauer, J. J., Smith, N. D., and Hays, M. D. "Development of a Standardized Method for the Analysis of Organic Compounds Present In PM2.5." Proceedings of 93rd A&WMA National Meeting, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2000.

Stanton, Noel, Maney, Jane, and Jones, Robert. "More on filter paper blood lead testing (letter)." Clin Chem, in press.

Research Papers in Progress
2000

Amrhein, James F., and Geis, Steven W. "Historical Trends in Mercury Levels in Yellow Perch (Perca Flavescens) From Northern Wisconsin Lakes."

Karner, Dawn, Standridge, Jon and Barnum, Robert. "Detection of Microcystin Algal Toxins in Raw and Finished Drinking Water." To be submitted in 2000 to Journal American Water Works Association.

Manchester-Neesvig, J. B, Valters, K., and Sonzogni, W.C. "Comparison of polybrominated diphenyl ethers (BDE) and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) in Lake Michigan Salmonids." Submitted to Environ. Sci. Technol.

Shafer, M., Overdier, J., and Clary, A., "Necessity of Clean Sampling for Dissolved Metals Translator Determination." University of Wisconsin Water Chemistry Program and State Laboratory of Hygiene. Prepared for the Ohio EPA, Division of Surface Water.

Papers Presented at Scientific Meetings
1999

Schauer, J.J. "Merits of Dilution Source Sampling: Measurement of Mercury Emissions." Presented at the US EPA's Source Emission and Ambient Monitoring of Mercury Meeting, Bloomington, MN, September 13-14, 1999.

Schauer, J.J., Suess, D., Prather, K., and Cass, G. "Application of Combustion Source Study to Ambient Freeway Data Utilizing Aerosol Time of Flight Mass Spectrometry (ATOFMS)." Presented at the 19th AAAR Annual Meeting, Tacoma, WA, October 11-15, 1999.

Schauer, J.J., Shafer, M., Smith, N.D., and Hays, M. "Chemical Analysis of Fine Particulate Matter for Source Reconciliation: The Next Step." Presented at the 19th AAAR Annual Meeting, Tacoma, WA, October 11-15, 1999.

Schauer, J.J., Cass, G., Dutton, S., Silva, P., Suess, D., and Prather, K. "Characterization of Particulate Matter Emitted from Motor Vehicles: Integrated Measurements and Single Particle Observations." Presented at the 19th AAAR Annual Meeting, Tacoma, WA, October 11-15, 1999.

Shafer, M., Schauer, J.J. "Solubilization of Aerosols for Ultra Trace Metals Analysis by ICP-MS." Presented at the 19th AAAR Annual Meeting, Tacoma, WA, October 11-15, 1999.

Sonzogni, William C. and West, Lynn. "Radionucleides- Gross Alpha Violation Anomolies." American Water Works Association, Annual Wisconsin Section Meeting, September 22 and 23, 1999; Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

Standridge, Jon H. "A Study of the Role of Airborne Particulates as the Cause of Unexplained Coliform Contamination in Drilled Wells." American Water Works Association, Water Quality Technology Conference, November 2, 1999; Tampa, Florida

Standridge, Jon H. "Detection of Microcystin Algal Toxins in Raw and Finished Drinking Water." American Water Works Association - Emerging Pathogens symposium, August, 1999; Milwaukee Wisconsin

Standridge, Jon H. "Panel on drinking water issues." Wisconsin American Water Works Association annual meeting, September 21, 1999, Oshkosh Wisconsin

Standridge, Jon H. "Wisconsin Environmental Microbiology Issues." Wisconsin Environmental Health Association, September, 24, 1999, Wausau, Wisconsin.

Stanton, Noel. "Filter Paper Blood Lead: Methods and Performance." Trace Metal Measurement Symposium, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, August 22-24, 1999, 50.

Stanton Noel. "Proficiency Testing Performance of the LeadCare blood lead analyzer." Trace Metal Measurement Symposium, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, August 22-24, 1999, 50.

2000

Evans, P., Kurzynski, T., Hammacher, M., Monson, T., Povinelli, L., and Shult, P. "Wisconsin Emerging Infections Project: Surveillance for Agents of Emerging Infectious Disease and Possible Agents of Bioterrorism." Submitted to: International Conference on Emerging Infectious Diseases, Atlanta, Ga., July 16-19, 2000.

Karner, Dawn, Standridge, Jon and Barnum, Robert. "Detection of Microcystin Algal Toxins in Raw and Finished Drinking Water." 24th Annual Meeting of the American Water Research Association-Wisconsin Section, March 23-24, 2000; Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Sonzogni, William C. "Use of Routinely Generated QC Data for Detection Limit Determination- Practical Suggestions for the Limit of Detection Dilemma." 23rd Annual conference on Analysis of Pollutants in the Environment, May 15-16, 2000; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Sonzogni, William C. and West, Lynn. "Radioactivity 'Anomalies' in Wisconsin Groundwater." American Water Resources Association, 24th Annual Wisconsin Section Meeting, March 23 and 24, 2000; Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Standridge, Jon H. " The Role of Airborne Particulates as the Cause of Unexplained Coliform Contamination in Wisconsin Water Wells" American Water Resources Association. March 24, 2000; Green Bay, Wisconsin

Poster Presentations
1999

Maney, Jane M. "Evaluation of Filter Paper Blood Lead Methods: Results of a Pilot Proficiency Testing Program." Poster presented at American Academy of Pediatrics 1999 Annual Meeting, October 9, 1999, Washington D.C., 50

Maney, Jane M. "Field Performance of the LeadCare® Handheld Blood Lead Analyzer as Assessed by the National Blood Lead Proficiency Testing Program." Poster presented American Academy of Pediatrics 1999 Annual Meeting, October 9, 1999, Washington D.C., 50

2000

Bowman, G.T. and Easterday, P.E. "Comparison of Filters Used in the Determination of Total Suspended Solids." Poster presented at the 24th Annual Meeting of the Wisconsin Section of the American Water Resources Association, Green Bay, WI, March 23-24, 2000.

Fleming, K., Geis, S., Mager, A., Reynolds, L., Schappe, K., "Investigation of the Pathogenic Effect in Whole Effluent Toxicity (WET) Chronic Fathead Minnow Tests." Poster presented at Annual Conference of the Midwest Chapter of the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, April 15-16, 2000, Bloomington, MN.

Fleming, K., Geis, S., Mager, A., Reynolds, L., Schappe, K. "Investigation of the Pathogenic Effect in Whole Effluent Toxicity (WET) Chronic Fathead Minnow Tests." Poster presented at Annual Conference of the American Water Resources Association, March 23-24, 2000, Green Bay, WI.

Powell, Chris. "Stachboytrs Atra in Indoor Environments." Poster presentation, Health Summit 2000, Madison, Wis. June 15-16, 2000.

Reichmann, Lyle, Dobson,Leroy, Popp, Derek. "Development of an automated, pyridine free method for particulatecyanide salts and hydrogen cyanide" Poster presented at American Industrial Hygiene Conference and Exhibition, Orlando FL May 22-23, 2000. Awarded Best Poster.

Schultz, R., Amer, S., Kaufman, K., O'Loughlin, J. and Pharo, J. "Handling and Disposal of Laboratory Acid Waste Using an Automated Neutralization System." Poster presented at the 24th Annual Meeting of the Wisconsin Section of the American Water Resources Association, Green Bay, WI, March 23-24, 2000.

Other Presentations
Note: Last number in citation indicates number of participants.
1999

Goodall, Chris. "Toxicology Update." DRE Recertification Training, September 13, 1999. Milwaukee, 30.

Goodall, Chris. "Prosecuting the Drugged Driver." National District Attorney's Association, October 25-29, 1999. Columbia, S.C., 50.

Harding, Patrick. "ABCs of Breath Testing and Breath Test Challenges." National District Attorney's Association, September 20, 1999. Columbia, S.C., 40.

Neuser, Tom. "Forensic Toxicology." Lake Mills High School Science Club, December 16, 1999, Lake Mills, Wis., 15.

Sonzogni, William C. and Bowman, G. "Water Quality in Wisconsin." Madison Horizons Rotary International,1999; Madison, WI; 40.

Standridge, Jon H. "Interpretation of Coliform Water Test Results" December 16, 1999, WDNR Water Experts Meeting, Madison, WI; 25.

2000

Harding, Patrick and Liddicoat, Laura. "Toxicology of Drugs and Alcohol." 6th Annual Traffic and Impaired Driving Law Program, April 11-12, 2000. Wausau.

Liddicoat, Laura. "Toxicology of Drugs," 6th annual Traffic and Impaired Driving Law Program. Wausau, WI, April 11-12, 2000.

Smieja, Douglas. "Update on the method for determination of Sodium Polyacrylate exposures from personnel monitors." Presented to the International Polyacrylate Association Annual Meeting March 27, 2000 in Tucson AZ, 25

Sonzogni, William C. "Terminal Tackle- Technical Aspects." Southern Wisconsin Trout Unlimited, June 13, 2000; Madison, WI; 60.

Standridge, Jon H. "WSLH Research Agenda" March 16, 2000, WDNR South East Region water supply staff. Madison, WI;20

Programs, Workshops and Courses where WSLH was a Co-Sponsor
1999

Bowman, G. and Mealy, R. "BOD 101: Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) Testing but were Afraid to Ask." Training jointly sponsored by the Wisconsin Rural Water Association, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources- Laboratory Certification Program and the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene. October 13, 14, November 2, 4 and 8, 1999. Taught at various locations across Wisconsin.

Maney, Jane M. "Forensic Alcohol Testing: Drink, Drank, Drunk." Fourth Annual Seminar: Contemporary Issues in the Clinical Laboratory, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, November 4, 1999, Green Bay, WI, 80.

2000

Anderson, G., Bowman, G. and Mealy. R. "Who Wants to be a Phosphorus and Ammonia Expert?" Training jointly sponsored by the Wisconsin Rural Water Association, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources-Laboratory Certification Program and the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene. April 17, 18, 25, May 9, 22 and 23, 2000. Taught at various locations across Wisconsin.

University Courses Taught or Lectures Presented
Note: The last number listed refers to the number of people attending.
1999

Hemming, Jocelyn. UW Environmental Toxicology 630, Ecotoxicology: Toxicant Effects on Ecosystems. "Population Ecotoxicology" 10/27, 10/29, 11/1 and 11/3/99, 35.

Schauer, J.J. Civil and Environmental Engineering 609: Special Topics in Air Chemistry. Fall Semester 1999, UW-Madison; 10.

Schauer, J.J. Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences 638: "Air Chemistry." Lecture presented Fall Semester 1999, UW-Madison: 8.

Sonzogni, William C. Civil and Environmental Engineering 50, Water Analysis Intermediate, September-December, 1999; 25.

Standridge, Jon H. "Basic Water Microbiology" October, 1999, UW CEE 501 lecture, Madison, WI; 20

2000

Maney, Jane M. et al., UW Chemistry 699 Independent Study", "Introduction to Forensic Toxicology", January 25 - May 9, 2000, 1.

Schauer, J.J. Civil and Environmental Engineering 423: Air Pollution Measurements, Effects, And Control. Spring Semester 2000, UW-Madison; 13.

Schauer, J.J. Environmental Toxicology 606: Lecture presented at Colloquia in Environmental Toxicology, Spring Semester 2000, UW-Madison: 40.

Standridge, Jon H "Waterborne Bacteriological Pathogens" March, 2000, lecture for UW CEE "Public Health Engineering" Madison, WI; 15.

Stanton, Noel. "Toxic Elements," UW Environmental Toxicology 308, February 22, 2000, 60.

Stanton, Noel. "Lead Poisoning," UW Environmental Toxicology 308, February 24, 2000, 60.

Other Teaching or Lectures Presented that were Part of a "For-credit" Class
Note: The last number listed refers to the number of people attending.
2000

Adler-Kalscheur, Diane. "Careers in Science." Edgewood College, March 6, 2000, 25.

Cochems, Amy. "Careers in Science." Edgewood College, March 6, 2000, 25.

Other Teaching or Training We Provided NOT as Part of a "For-credit" Class
Note: The last number listed refers to the number of people attending.
1999

Goodall, Chris. "Toxicology Update." OWI Prosecutors Education and Training, November 11, 1999, Elkhart Lake, Wis., 100.

Harding, Patrick. "Toxicology Issues in OWI Prosecution." OWI Prosecutors Education and Training, November 11, 1999, Elkhart Lake, Wis., 100.

Kurzynski, T.A.; Monson, T. and Hammacher, M. Laboratory demonstration of methods for detection of Bacillus anthracis, Brucella spp., Franciscell tularensis and Yersinia pestis for use in Level A and B Bioterrorism Specimen Processing Labs., Dec. 16, 1999, 10.

Liddicoat, Laura. "Overview of Alcohol and Drug Testing." Pharmacology of Psychoactive Drugs, UW-Madison and NIDA Summer Institute. June 30, 1999; 14.

2000

Knight, John. "Identification and quantification of Asbestos in bulk building materials" Jan 20-21,2000 Madison, WI

Liddicoat, Laura. "Overview of Alcohol and Drug Testing." Pharmacology of Psychoactive Drugs, UW-Madison and NIDA Summer Institute. Jul;y 12, 2000; 15.

Extramurally Funded Research

"Advanced Source Testing of Air Pollution Sources." U.S. Department of Defense and Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program. December 1, 1998 through December 31, 2001, $188, 721. Primary UW-Madison Investigator: J.J. Schauer

"Emissions and Human Exposure of Metals emitted from Motor Vehicles." Health Effects Institute, January 1, 2000 through December 31, 2002, $377, 901. Primary Investigator: J.J. Schauer

"Deposition of Water Soluble Compounds into Lake Michigan." UW Sea Grant Institute, March 1, 2000 through February 28, 2002, $196, 452. Primary Investigator: J.J. Schauer

"Assessment of Source waters and Drinking Waters for Estrogenic Endocrine Disruptors." 2000-2003, $150,000. American Water Works Association. Primary investigators: Jon Standridge, Jocelyn Hemming and Miel Barman.

"Sources of Cryptosporidium in Watersheds." Water Environment Research Foundation. $300,000. Primary investigator: Jon Standridge.

"Fingerprinting and Comparison of Aeromonas Isolates from Human Stool and Groundwater." Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (Groundwater Coordinating Council)..$50,000. $300,000. Primary investigator: Jon Standridge.

"Development and Validation of a Method for airborne sulfur compound analysis." National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, $20,000. Primary Investigator: Shari Schwabe

"Nationwide blood lead and erythrocyte protoporphyrin proficiency testing program." USDHHS, Maternal & Child Health Bureau, Feb. 2000 through Jan 2001, $215,000. Project director: Noel Stanton

"Filter paper blood lead proficiency testing program." Centers for Disease Control & Prevention. July 1999 through June 2000, $37,467. Project director: Noel Stanton

"Development and Validation of a Method for Airborne Metals Analysis." National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health $25,000, WOHL Metals group

"Speciation , Sources and Bioavalability of Copper and Zinc in DoD-Impacted Harbors and Estuaries." Department of Defense, 2000-2003, $1.1 million Martin Shafer (P.I.), Dave Armstrong (Co P.I.) and David Battigelli (Co P.I.) University of Wisconsin-Madison. Biomonitoring's portion is approx. $90,000 over 3 years.

U.S. Geological Survey, "Development of Translators for Filterable Metals Based on Watershed Characteristics." 1999-2001, $200,000. Primary Investigator: David Armstrong, Co-Principle Investigators: James Hurley, Martin Shafer, William Sonzogni.

National Cancer Institute, "Regional Variation of Breast Cancer Rates in Wisconsin." 1999-2003, ~$1,500,000. Primary Investigator: Patrick Remington; Co-Principle Investigators: William C. Sonzogni and others.

Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration, "EP Screening and Blood Lead Proficiency Testing Program" 2000-2001, $215,000. Principle Investigators: Noel Stanton and William C. Sonzogni.

Committees, Work Groups, Boards-Within University of Wisconsin-Madison

Anderson, G. Member, State Laboratory of Hygiene-Environmental Health Division Facilities Team. (1999-2000).

Kaufman, K. Member, State Laboratory of Hygiene-Environmental Health Division Safety Team. (1999-2000).

Schauer, J.J. Air Resource Management Committee

Schauer, J.J. Water Chemistry Committee

Schultz, R. and Kaufman, K. Members, State Laboratory of Hygiene-Environmental Health Division Laboratory Waste Neutralization Team. (1999-2000).

Sonzogni, William C. Civil and Environmental Engineering Executive Committee (1983- present).

Sonzogni, William C. Member of Water Chemistry Program Committee (1983- present).

Sonzogni, William C. Chair, University Chemical Safety Committee (1997- present).

Sonzogni, William C. Member of Water Resources Management Executive Committee (1988- present).

Sonzogni, William C. Chair, Water Resources Management Admissions Committee (1996- present).

Sonzogni, William C. Chair, Limnology and Marine Science Graduate Program (1997-2000).

Committees, Work Groups, Boards-Outside of University of Wisconsin Madison

Bowman, G. Vice President, the Wisconsin Section of the American Water Resources Association (1999-2000).

Bowman, G. Member for the Biochemical Oxygen Demand and Quality Assurance Technical Task Groups for publication of Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater. 1988-present.

Bowman, G. Member of the BOD Experts Group (Sponsored by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources). (1999-2000).

Burk, Terry. Prevention Center. Coordinated through Department of Public Health.

Burk, Terry. Officer of the Wisconsin Section of the American Industrial Hygiene Association(1998-2001)

Clary, A. Member for the Metals Technical Task Groups for publication of Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater. 1994-present.

Clary, A. Member of the Arsenic Advisory Committee. (Sponsored by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources). (1999-2000).

Frawley, J., Kennedy-Parker, D., Patzer, K. and Worley, C. Wisconsin Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program Implementation Team (Sponsored by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources). (1999-2000)

Harding, Patrick. Committee on Alcohol and Other Drugs, National Safety Council. Vice Chairman 2000-2002; Chair, Subcommittee on Alcohol Technology, Pharmacology, and Toxicology 1999

Harding, Patrick. International Association for Chemical Testing, Chair, Publications Committee 1999; Executive Board 2000-2002

Hill, S. Treasurer, the Wisconsin Section of the American Water Resources Association (1997-2000).

Kennedy-Parker, D. Wisconsin Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program Laboratory Resources Team (Sponsored by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources). (1999-2000)

Mager, Amy L. Wisconsin Laboratory Association, 2nd Vice President (September 1999 to present).

Popp, Derek. American Industrial Hygiene Association Environmental Lead Laboratory Accreditation Committee.

Schauer, J.J. Member and Vice-Chair of Atmospheric Aerosols Working Group, American Association of Aerosol Research (AAAR)

Schauer, J.J. Member, Air and Waste Management Association (A&WMA)

Schauer, J.J. Member, American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AiChE)

Schauer, J.J. Member, American Chemical Society (ACS)

Standridge, Jon. Board of Directors, Madison Water Utility 1999 - present

Standridge, Jon. Project advisory committee member for AWWA sponsored research project "Field Transport of Cryptosporidium in Small Catchments Used for Grazing Lands." 1999-2001

Stanton, Noel. Member of the National Committee for Clinical Laboratory Standards (NCCLS) Area Committee on Clinical Chemistry and Toxicology, 1998-present.

Stanton, Noel. Member of the NCCLS Subcommittee on Analytical Procedures for the Determination of Lead in Blood and Urine, 1997-present.

Sonzogni, William C. Member of Water Body Use Designation Advisory Committee, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (1998- present).

Sonzogni, William C. Member of American Water Works Association (Wisconsin Section) Research Committee, (1996- present).

Sonzogni, William C. Member, Wisconsin Laboratory Certification Council

Sonzogni, William C. Associate Editor, Journal of Great Lakes Research

Worley, C. Platform session moderator for the 24th Annual Meeting of the Wisconsin Section of the American Water Resources Association, Green Bay, WI, March 23-24, 2000.


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