| Main Title |
Simple, Rapid Bioassay for Detecting Effects of Pollutants on Bacteria. |
| Author |
Bauer, N. J. ;
Seidler, Ramon J. ;
Knittel, M. D. ;
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| CORP Author |
Corvallis Environmental Research Lab., OR. |
| Year Published |
1981 |
| Report Number |
EPA-600/J-81-598; |
| Stock Number |
PB83-140665 |
| Additional Subjects |
Bioassay ;
Bacteria ;
Toxicology ;
Detection ;
Hazardous materials ;
Soils ;
Water ;
Reprints ;
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| Holdings |
| Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last
Modified |
Checkout
Status |
| NTIS |
PB83-140665 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
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07/26/2022 |
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| Collation |
7p |
| Abstract |
Since approximately 90% of hazardous wastes reach soil and water for permanent disposal, it is logical that microflora (bacteria) contained in these environments be used to establish initial toxicity levels. Bacteria can be suitable bioassay tools because they are inexpensive to cultivate, grow rapidly and have physiological and enzymatic processes also found in higher organisms. A screening bioassay needs to be accurate, inexpensive, rapid, and sensitive. The bioassay described in this study meets these criteria and utilizes bacteria as the toxicity predictor. The basis of the test involves measuring the kinetics of dissolved oxygen depletion by a mixed microbial population following exposure to a pollutant and allows results to be obtained in as little as 40 min. |
| Supplementary Notes |
Prepared in cooperation with Oregon State Univ., Corvallis. Dept. of Microbiology. Pub. in Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology 27, p577-582 1981. |
| NTIS Title Notes |
Journal article. |
| Title Annotations |
Reprint: A Simple, Rapid Bioassay for Detecting Effects of Pollutants on Bacteria. |
| PUB Date Free Form |
1981 |
| Category Codes |
6T; 6M; 57Y; 57K |
| NTIS Prices |
PC A02/MF A01 |
| Primary Description |
600/02 |
| Document Type |
NT |
| Cataloging Source |
NTIS/MT |
| Control Number |
309122268 |
| Origin |
NTIS |
| Type |
CAT |
