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https://hdl.handle.net/11681/21446| Title: | Review and synthesis of bioassessment methodologies for freshwater contaminated sediments |
| Authors: | Dillon, T. M. (Tom M.) Gibson, Alfreda B. |
| Keywords: | Sediments (Geology)--Microbiology Pollution--Measurement Biological assay Water--Pollution Toxicity Chronic sublethal effects |
| Publisher: | Environmental Laboratory (U.S.) |
| Series/Report no.: | Miscellaneous Paper;EL-90-2 |
| Abstract: | Abstract: This report presents the results of a review of various bioassessrnent methods for evaluating the biological effects of in-place contaminated sediments. Promising methodologies are identified with a particular emphasis on those tests which have been developed to the point where incorporation into regulatory programs is feasible. A generic tiered-testing protocol to guide the conduct of these tests is presented. |
| URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/11681/21446 |
| Appears in Collections: | Miscellaneous Paper |
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| MP EL-90-2.pdf | 8.44 MB | Adobe PDF |  View/Open |