| Main Title |
Use of Bioassays to Determine Potential Toxicity Effects of Environmental Pollutants. |
| Author |
Peterson, S. A. ;
Miller, W. E. ;
Greene, J. C. ;
Callahan, C. A. ;
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| CORP Author |
Corvallis Environmental Research Lab., OR. |
| Year Published |
1985 |
| Report Number |
EPA/600/D-85/264; |
| Stock Number |
PB86-117462 |
| Additional Subjects |
Bioassay ;
Toxicology ;
Sampling ;
Environmental monitoring
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| Holdings |
| Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last
Modified |
Checkout
Status |
| NTIS |
PB86-117462 |
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 |
24p |
| Abstract |
Nonpoint source (NPS) runoff from mining, landfills, roads, croplands, grazing lands, and forests can contain chemicals harmful to aquatic organisms. Full scale biological surveys to determine their effects are difficult and costly. Bioassays of environmental samples integrate the effects of all toxicants contained in a sample. Biological organisms are being used more frequently to identify toxicant problems and to rank-order their severity. The Corvallis Environmental Research Lab has developed a multi-media bioassessment protocol to assist in the identification of toxicity potentials associated with waste disposal. Similar techniques can be used to identify NPS pollutants. The bioassay response indicators are particularly useful in identification of field-site problems where complex mixtures of pollutants might be present. Use of the bioassessment protocol reduces the initial need for extensive chemical analyses, and produces data in a form more readily understood by the public than bulk chemical concentrations. |
| PUB Date Free Form |
Oct 85 |
| Category Codes |
6T; 57Y |
| NTIS Prices |
PC A02/MF A01 |
| Primary Description |
600/02 |
| Document Type |
NT |
| Cataloging Source |
NTIS/MT |
| Control Number |
601716625 |
| Origin |
NTIS |
| Type |
CAT |
