Selenium Assessment in Aquatic Ecosystems A Guide for Hazard Evaluation and Water Quality Criteria
Selenium is a naturally occurring trace element that can become concentrated and released by industrial, agricultural, petrochemical and mining activities. At concentrated levels it is toxic and has polluted ecosystems around the world. This book will serve as a comprehensive practical handbook for...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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New York, NY
Springer New York
2002, 2002
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 2002 |
| Series: | Springer Series on Environmental Management
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| Collection: | Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- Section I. Selenium Sources, Concentrations, and Biological Effects
- 1. Selenium Pollution Around the World
- 2. Interpreting Selenium Concentrations
- 3. Toxic Effects of Selenium in Fish
- Section II. Techniques for Evaluating Hazard
- 4. Protocol for Aquatic Hazard Assessment
- 5. Teratogenic Deformity Index for Fish
- Section III. Applying Hazard Evaluation to Water Quality Criteria
- 6. Hydrological Units and Selenium Criteria
- 7. Developing Site-Specific Water Quality Criteria
- 8. Setting Ecosystem Loading Limits
- Section IV. Outlook for the Future
- 9. Emerging Selenium Contamination Issues
- Index Section I.