| Main Title |
Characterization of Chemical Waste Site Contamination and Determination of Its Extent Using Bioassays. |
| Author |
Thomas, J. M. ;
Skalski, J. R. ;
Cline, J. F. ;
McShane, M. C. ;
Miller, W. E. ;
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| CORP Author |
Battelle Pacific Northwest Labs., Richland, WA.;Corvallis Environmental Research Lab., OR. |
| Year Published |
1986 |
| Report Number |
EPA/600/J-86/130; |
| Stock Number |
PB87-100582 |
| Additional Subjects |
Bioassay ;
Toxicity ;
Contamination ;
Land pollution ;
Water pollution ;
Chemical analysis ;
Soils ;
Microorganisms ;
Toxicity ;
Toxic substances ;
Environment pollution
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| Holdings |
| Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last
Modified |
Checkout
Status |
| NTIS |
PB87-100582 |
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 |
17p |
| Abstract |
The purpose of using bioassays to evaluate soils, soil elutriates, and surface and subsurface water from hazardous chemical waste sites is to provide a more direct, integrated estimate of environmental toxicity. Based on bioassay data, chemical waste sites can be ranked according to their toxic potential or mapped for cleanup operations. The objectives of the study were to (a) assess the comparative sensitivity of test organisms to known chemicals, (b) determine if the chemical components in field soil and water samples of unknown composition could be inferred from laboratory studies using pure chemicals and (c) investigate kriging (a relatively new statistical 'mapping' technique) of bioassay results as a method to define the areal extent of contamination. In support of these objectives, data are presented on the response of the organisms listed in the Hazardous Materials Assessment Team (HMAT) test protocol (3) to pure chemicals from three chemical subgroups (heavy metals, insecticides and herbicides). |
| Supplementary Notes |
Pub. in Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry v5 p487-501 Jun 86. Sponsored by Corvallis Environmental Research Lab., OR. |
| NTIS Title Notes |
Journal article. |
| PUB Date Free Form |
c1986 |
| Category Codes |
57Y; 68C; 68D |
| NTIS Prices |
PC A02/MF A01 |
| Primary Description |
600/02 |
| Document Type |
NT |
| Cataloging Source |
NTIS/MT |
| Control Number |
633716566 |
| Origin |
NTIS |
| Type |
CAT |
