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Title: Contaminants in aquatic systems at the Rocky Mountain arsenal. Final report

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:5474994

The objective of this study, conducted from May to November, 1984, are to: document the amount of Aldrin, Dieldrin, Endrin, and Hg in various trophic levels of aquatic life throughout the lower lakes and the pathway these contaminants follow from sediment to fish; and to document the difference in Aldrin, Dieldrn, Endrin, and Hg contamination between samples captured from lake bottom locations known to be high or low in sediment contamination. The body of the report consists of data on water quality and in aquatic vegetation, aquatic insects, amphibians, and fish. Appendices: Laboratory methods, Colorado epidemiological pesticide study center; laboratory quality control; and preliminary investigation of Aldrin, Dieldrin, Endrin, and Hg residues in eggs and young of waterfowl nesting at RMA.

Research Organization:
Fish and Wildlife Service, Golden, CO (United States). Fish and Wildlife Assistance Office
OSTI ID:
5474994
Report Number(s):
AD-A-272807/9/XAB
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English