| Main Title |
Report on the Toxicity and Chemistry of Sediments from Toronto and Toledo Harbors. |
| Author |
Chapman, G. ;
Cairns, M. ;
Krawczyk, D. ;
Mulueg, K. ;
Nebeker, A. ;
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| CORP Author |
Corvallis Environmental Research Lab., OR. |
| Year Published |
1986 |
| Report Number |
EPA/600/D-87/061; |
| Stock Number |
PB87-180014 |
| Additional Subjects |
Sediments ;
Toxicity ;
Bioassay ;
Laboratories ;
Contaminants ;
Comparison ;
Toxic tolerances ;
Solubility ;
Tests ;
Chemical analysis ;
Ohio ;
Canada ;
Reprints ;
Toronto Harbor ;
Toledo Harbor
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| Holdings |
| Library |
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Additional Info |
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| NTIS |
PB87-180014 |
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 |
31p |
| Abstract |
The experiments described in this report were part of a sediment bioassessment study involving several laboratories. The concept behind the study was to compare the bioassessment results of each participating laboratory, each using whatever assessment technique they currently employed, on two common sediment samples from Toronto and Toledo harbors. Our first experience with these bioassay methods indicated that when comparing the toxicity of an array of variably contaminated sediments, they yield qualitatively similar results, although relative quantitative sensitivity between test procedures can vary from time to time. Generally, the Daphnia are the most sensitive of our test organisms and their response generally follows the solubilization of the toxic chemicals from the sediments. This solubilization varies among the three test types and their effective sediment: water ratios. Above all, solubilization (and loss from solution) is a dynamic process and proceeds at different rates depending on test and sediment type as well as organism activity. |
| Supplementary Notes |
Pub. in Evaluation of Sediment Bioassessment Techniques, Report of the Dredging Subcommittee to the Great Lakes Water Quality Board, p91-118, 31 Oct 86. |
| NTIS Title Notes |
Research rept.. |
| Title Annotations |
Reprint: Report on the Toxicity and Chemistry of Sediments from Toronto and Toledo Harbors. |
| PUB Date Free Form |
1986 |
| Category Codes |
68D; 99A; 57Y |
| NTIS Prices |
PC A03/MF A01 |
| Primary Description |
600/02 |
| Document Type |
NT |
| Cataloging Source |
NTIS/MT |
| Control Number |
716922523 |
| Origin |
NTIS |
| Type |
CAT |
