Assessment of sediment contaminants on ecological processes in the Peconic Estuary
Conference
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OSTI ID:201243
- Arthur D. Little, Inc., Cambridge, MA (United States)
- Florida Inst. of Technology, Melbourne, FL (United States)
- Sullfolk County Department of Health Services, Riverhead, NY (United States)
In support of the Peconic Estuary Program, a study was performed to assess the spatial distribution of toxic contaminants in sediments in the Peconic Estuary and investigate potential impacts on ecosystem health. Twelve stations were sampled for chemical contaminants along with sediment profile images at the same locations. Sediments were analyzed using ultra-trace detection limit methods for polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), chlorinated pesticides, priority pollutant metals, and supporting parameters. The results from the sediment profile images were compared with sediment contaminant data to derive complementary measures of ecosystem stress.
- OSTI ID:
- 201243
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-9511137--; ISBN 1-880611-03-1
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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