Aquatic-surface microlayer contamination in Chesapeake Bay. Final report
The boundary between the atmosphere and the aquatic environment is an important biological habitat and a collection point for pollutants. The eggs and larvae of many fish and shellfish species float on, or come in contact with, the water surface throughout their early development. The aquatic-surface microlayer serves as a concentration point for metal and organic contaminants that have low water solubility or are associated with floatable particles. Coal-fired power plants may release organic and metal contaminants into the environment that subsequently concentrate on the water surface. The objectives of this study were to (1) determine the present degree of aquatic surface microlayer pollution at selected sites in Chesapeake Bay, and (2) provide a preliminary evaluation of sources (including power plants) contributing to any observed contamination.
- Research Organization:
- Pacific Northwest Lab., Richland, WA (USA)
- OSTI ID:
- 5563555
- Report Number(s):
- PB-88-137443/XAB
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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20 FOSSIL-FUELED POWER PLANTS
CHESAPEAKE BAY
WATER POLLUTION
FOSSIL-FUEL POWER PLANTS
SURFACE WATERS
LAYERS
COAL
INDUSTRIAL WASTES
ATLANTIC OCEAN
BAYS
CARBONACEOUS MATERIALS
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FOSSIL FUELS
FUELS
MATERIALS
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POWER PLANTS
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