Main Title |
Contribution of Ammonia, Metals and Nonpolar Organic Compounds to the Toxicity of Sediment Interstitial Water from an Illinois River Tributary. |
Author |
Schubauer-Berigan, M. K. ;
Ankley, G. T. ;
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CORP Author |
Environmental Research Lab.-Duluth, MN. ;AScI Corp., Duluth, MN. |
Publisher |
c1991 |
Year Published |
1991 |
Report Number |
EPA/600/J-92/050; |
Stock Number |
PB92-150648 |
Additional Subjects |
Sediments ;
Toxicity ;
Pore water ;
Water pollution effects(Animals) ;
Sediment-water interfaces ;
Rivers ;
Illinois ;
Ammonia ;
Metals ;
Organic compounds ;
Porous materials ;
Elution ;
Reprints ;
Elutriates
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Holdings |
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Additional Info |
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Last Modified |
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NTIS |
PB92-150648 |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
17p |
Abstract |
Toxicity of Illinois River bulk sediment, sediment interstitial (pore) water and elutriates to the oligochaete Lumbriculus variegatus, fathead minnow (Pimephales promelas) and the amphipod Hyalella azteca was compared to determine the most representative aqueous fraction for toxicity identification evaluation (TIE) studies. Toxicity of pore water corresponded better than elutriates to bulk sediment toxicity. Subsequent TIE procedures conducted with the cladoceran Ceriodaphnia dubia indicated that ammonia, metals and nonpolar organic compounds (nonylphenols, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, benzenes, long-chain hydrocarbons) were responsible for toxicity of the sediment pore water. Results of TIE manipulations also suggested that methods for recovering pore water that include filtration may eliminate, a priori, a major component of the sediment contaminants responsible for toxicity. |
Supplementary Notes |
Pub. in Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, v10 p925-939, Dec 91. See also PB89-205611. Prepared in cooperation with AScI Corp., Duluth, MN. |
NTIS Title Notes |
Journal article. |
Title Annotations |
Reprint: Contribution of Ammonia, Metals and Nonpolar Organic Compounds to the Toxicity of Sediment Interstitial Water from an Illinois River Tributary. |
Category Codes |
68D; 57Y; 57Z |
NTIS Prices |
PC A03/MF A01 |
Primary Description |
600/03 |
Document Type |
NT |
Cataloging Source |
NTIS/MT |
Control Number |
211522770 |
Origin |
NTIS |
Type |
CAT |