Main Title |
Toxicity of chlorine and ammonia to aquatic life Chemistry, water quality criteria, recent research, and recommended future research. |
Author |
Melsian, Brian D. ;
Melzian, B. D. ;
Jaworski, N.
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CORP Author |
Environmental Research Lab., Narragansett, RI. |
Publisher |
Environmental Research Lab, |
Year Published |
1991 |
Report Number |
EPA/600/D-91/234; ERLN-1262 |
Stock Number |
PB92-108091 |
Additional Subjects |
Chlorine ;
Ammonia ;
Water pollution abatement ;
Water quality standards ;
Coastal regions ;
Water pollution effects ;
Water chemistry ;
Pollution sources ;
Great Lakes ;
Mexico Gulf ;
Forecasting ;
Population growth ;
Industrial wastes ;
Disinfections ;
Atlantic Ocean ;
Pacific Ocean ;
Toxicity ;
Marine biology ;
Aquatic biology ;
Reprints
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Holdings |
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Call Number |
Additional Info |
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Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
NTIS |
PB92-108091 |
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 |
14 pages ; 28 cm |
Abstract |
In 1987, more than half (53 percent) of the population in the United States lived within 50 miles of the coasts along the Great Lakes, Gulf of Mexico, and Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. While predictions vary, estimates indicate that 54 to 80 percent of this Nation's population will be residing in coastal areas by the year 2000. As a result of this significant population growth, the amount of chlorine and ammonia entering coastal waters will undoubtedly increase. Chlorine and ammonia are ubiquitous and highly toxic 'conventional' pollutants whose sources include effluents from sewage treatment plants, large power plants, and industry. Chlorine is used to disinfect drinking water and effluents from sewage treatment plants to protect humans from exposure to pathogens (bacteria and viruses) in drinking water, receiving waters through body contact (such as swimming, scuba diving, and wind surfing), and contaminated shellfish. Another major source of chlorine is a biocide in power plant cooling waters and industrial effluents. |
Notes |
EPA/600/D-91/234. PB92-108091. Microfiche. |
Place Published |
Narragansett, RI |
Supplementary Notes |
Presented at Water Quality Standards for the 21st Century, Arlington, VA., December 10-12, 1990. |
Corporate Au Added Ent |
United States. Environmental Protection Agency. ; Environmental Research Laboratory (Rhode Island). |
PUB Date Free Form |
1991. |
NTIS Prices |
PC A03/MF A01 |
BIB Level |
m |
Medium |
microform |
Cataloging Source |
OCLC/T |
OCLC Time Stamp |
20010124174811 |
Language |
eng |
Origin |
NTIS |
Type |
MERGE |
OCLC Rec Leader |
00987cam 2200265K 45170 |