Inventory of organic and metal contamination in Massachusetts Bay, Cape Cod Bay, and Boston Harbor sediments; And an assessment of regional sediment quality. Final report
The overall goal of the study was to assess regional sediment contamination in Massachusetts and Cape Cod Bays, including Boston Harbor. Specifically the objectives of the study were to compile data on sediment metal, chemical, and physical characteristics into a master database/spreadsheet and to evaluate the regional distribution of selected contaminants, in relation to sediment quality criteria (SQC). The EPA is currently in the process of developing SQC that would protect aquatic resources and human health. The report identifies areas of Massachusetts Bays that are likely to violate SQC. Areas of Massachusetts Bays that are in exceedance of national standards will have to be specially considered and managed by EPA. Regulatory applications of SQC include site cleanup and restoration.
- Research Organization:
- Environmental Protection Agency, Boston, MA (United States). Region I
- OSTI ID:
- 7014453
- Report Number(s):
- PB-92-182385/XAB; EPA--171/R-92/013
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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540320* -- Environment
Aquatic-- Chemicals Monitoring & Transport-- (1990-)
CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
CONTAMINATION
DATA
DATA COMPILATION
ECOLOGICAL CONCENTRATION
ELEMENTS
INFORMATION
MASSACHUSETTS
METALS
MONITORING
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
POLLUTION
POLLUTION REGULATIONS
REGIONAL ANALYSIS
REGULATIONS
REMEDIAL ACTION
SEDIMENTS
STANDARDS
WATER POLLUTION