Fluoride pollution in a salt marsh: movement between soil, vegetation, and sheep

Journal Article · Tue Dec 01 04:00:00 EST 1987 · Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01689583· OSTI ID:5295397

Baars, A J; van Beek, H; Spierenburg, T J; de Graaf, G J; Beeftink, W G; Nieuwenhuize, J; Boom, J; Pekelder, J J

The river Scheldt (southwestern part of The Netherlands) is responsible for a considerable pollution of its estuary with organic and inorganic waste, which becomes manifest particularly in the salt marshes. Of these marshes, the 3400 ha nature reserve of the Saeftinge sale marsh constitutes a representative example of such a valuable tidal brackish ecosystem. This marsh is partly grazed by sheep, thus contributing to its original character and assisting in the preservation of the local flora and fauna. Preceding reports indicated a significant degree of contamination with heavy metals, which were shown to enter food chains. The present study focuses on fluoride, an environmental contaminant known to be spread by water and air, and, although assumed to be beneficial in small quantities, a potential threat for plants and animals, particularly herbivores.

• Research Organization: Central Veterinary Institute, Lelystad, Netherlands
• OSTI ID: 5295397
• Journal Information: Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol.; (United States), Journal Name: Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol.; (United States) Vol. 39:6; ISSN BECTA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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