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RECORD NUMBER: 41 OF 968

Main Title Algal bioassays with leachates and distillates from western coal /
Author Gerhart, David Z., ; Richter, Joseph E. ; Curran, Sidney J. ; Robertson, Thomas E.
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Author Title of a Work
Richter, Joseph E.,
Curran, Sidney J.,
Robertson, Thomas E.,
Gerhart, David Z.
CORP Author Environmental Research Laboratory (Duluth, Minn.); Corvallis Environmental Research Laboratory. Special Studies Branch.; University of Minnesota, Duluth. Dept. of Biology.; University of Minnesota, Duluth. Lake Superior Basin Studies Center.
Publisher Environmental Research Laboratory, Office of Research and Development, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
Year Published 1980
Report Number EPA-600/3-80-051; EPA-R-803932
Stock Number PB80-205834
OCLC Number 06831045
Subjects Algae ; Biological assay ; Leaching
Additional Subjects Algae ; Biological assay ; Leaching ; Coal ; Toxicology ; Algae ; Bioassay ; Distillates ; Assessments ; Fresh water biology ; Lake Superior ; Vaporizing ; Water pollution effects(Plants) ; Toxic substances
Internet Access
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EHAM  QH541.R3 EPA-, 600/3-, 80-051 Region 1 Library/Boston,MA 04/29/2016
EJED  EPA 600/3-80-051 OCSPP Chemical Library/Washington,DC 01/01/1988
ELBD ARCHIVE EPA 600-3-80-051 Received from HQ AWBERC Library/Cincinnati,OH 10/04/2023
ELBD  EPA 600-3-80-051 AWBERC Library/Cincinnati,OH 04/10/1998
ELDD  EPA-600/3-80-051 CCTE/GLTED Library/Duluth,MN 08/23/2002
NTIS  PB80-205834 Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. 07/26/2022
Collation viii, 69 pages : illustrations, figures, tables ; 28 cm.
Abstract
The objective of this research was to assess the effects on freshwater algae of materials derived from coal storage piles. Coal leachates and distillates were prepared in the laboratory from low-sulfur Montana coal. Three types of algal bioassays were conducted: (1) A laboratory stream facility was constructed which supported periphyton communities of 50-80 species growing on artificial substrates. These communities generally showed stimulation of growth and some species composition changes in response to coal leachates. Coal distillates inhibited growth. Periphyton exposed to distillates accumulated aliphatic hydrocarbons. (2) Short-term laboratory bottle tests with test species of algae generally showed growth inhibition in response to leachates and distillates. When distillates were bubbled to remove volatile organic compounds, growth stimulation was observed. (3) Three in-situ experiments in a small lake were conducted with coal distillates. Increases in algal biomass and bacterial populations in distillate-treated enclosures were observed in each of these tests.
Notes
"May 1980." "Grant No. R803932." Includes bibliographical references (pages 65-68).