Main Title |
Circulation and Benthic Characterization Studies Escambia Bay, Florida. |
CORP Author |
Environmental Protection Agency, Athens, Ga. Southeast Water Lab. |
Year Published |
1971 |
Stock Number |
PB-213 302 |
Additional Subjects |
( Water pollution ;
Florida) ;
( Escambia Bay ;
Water pollution) ;
Tidal currents ;
Benthos ;
Sediments ;
Dredging ;
Industrial wastes ;
Nitrogen ;
Oxygen ;
Phosphorus ;
Pensacola Bay ;
Limnology ;
Escambia County(Florida)
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
NTIS |
PB-213 302 |
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 |
51p |
Abstract |
The effects of pollution on water quality - Escambia River and Bay, Florida were investigated during a period of low Escambia River discharge (1,068 cfs) in September and October, 1969. The tidal circulation and bottom sediment characteristics of the bay were reported. Further circulation and more extensive sediment characterization studies were made in June, 1970, at much higher river flows (59,533 cfs). The report presents these results and compares them with those of the 1969 study. Both studies show that Escambia Bay sediments are highly organic and tidal circulation in Upper Escambia Bay is poor. Because of these conditions, sediment disturbances--such as result from dredging--can cause severe oxygen depletion. Massive fish kills could result. |
PUB Date Free Form |
Feb 71, |
Category Codes |
13B; 8H; 68D; 64H |
NTIS Prices |
PC A04/MF A01 |
Document Type |
NT |
Cataloging Source |
NTIS/MT |
Control Number |
326534282 |
Origin |
NTIS |
Type |
CAT |