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RECORD NUMBER: 1574 OF 2588Main Title | Methods for measuring the acute toxicity of effluents to aquatic organisms / | |||||||||||
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Author | Peltier, William H. | |||||||||||
CORP Author | Environmental Monitoring and Support Lab.-Cincinnati, OH. ;Environmental Protection Agency, Athens, GA. Surveillance and Analysis Div. | |||||||||||
Publisher | Environmental Monitoring and Support Laboratory, Office of Research and Development, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, | |||||||||||
Year Published | 1978 | |||||||||||
Report Number | EPA/600/4-78/012-REV | |||||||||||
Stock Number | PB-289 605 | |||||||||||
Subjects | Aquatic biology--Technique ; Water quality bioassay ; Water--Pollution--Measurement | |||||||||||
Additional Subjects | Toxicity ; Effluents ; Aquatic animals ; Fishes ; Invertebrates ; Water pollution ; Methodology ; Measurement ; Guidelines ; Industrial wastes ; Facilities ; Sewage ; Bioassay ; Fresh water biology ; Tables(Data) ; Sampling ; Procedures ; Tests ; Lethal dosage ; Equipment ; Water pollution effects(Animals) ; Toxic substances | |||||||||||
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Collation | ix, 52 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm. | |||||||||||
Abstract | The report describes methods for the measurement of the acute toxicity of effluents to macroinvertebrates and fish. The methods include a preliminary short-term (8-24 hr), range-finding (screening) test and a long-term (96 hr) flow-through, or alternate static, definitive test for use in determining the LC50 or EC50 of the waste. The report includes guidelines for effluent sampling and holding, facilities and equipment, dilution water, test species selection and handling, and data interpretation. |
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Notes | Supplement to "Biological field and laboratory methods for measuring the quality of surface waters and effluent." Includes bibliographical references (pages 26-28). Microfiche. |