Fate of hazardous waste derived organic compounds in Lake Ontario

Journal Article · Sat Mar 01 00:00:00 EST 1986 · Environ. Sci. Technol.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/es00145a008· OSTI ID:5820634

Jaffe, R; Hites, R A

Dated sediment cores from Lake Ontario's four sedimentation basins and sedentary fish from tributaries and embayments were analyzed by gas chromatographic, methane-enhanced, negative ion mass spectrometry for a group of fluorinated aromatic compounds. The historical record of these chemicals in Lake Ontario sediments agrees well with the use of the Hyde Park dump in the city of Niagara Falls, NY. These compounds first appeared in sediments in 1958 and rapidly increased until 1970. These dates coincide with the onset of dumping at Hyde Park and remedial action undertaken when this dump was closed, respectively. Chemicals introduced into Lake Ontario by the Niagara River distribute throughout the lake rapidly and uniformly and accumulate in sedentary fish taken from remote locations in the lake. 24 references, 9 figures, 4 tables.

• Research Organization: Indiana Univ., Bloomington
• OSTI ID: 5820634
• Journal Information: Environ. Sci. Technol.; (United States), Vol. 20:3
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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LAKE ONTARIO
WATER POLLUTION
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ORGANIC FLUORINE COMPOUNDS
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