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Selenium Assessment in Aquatic Ecosystems : a Guide for Hazard Evaluation and Water Quality Criteria /

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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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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Lemly, A. Dennis
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Springer New York : Imprint : Springer, 2002.
Series:Springer series on environmental management.
Subjects:
Environmental sciences.
Ecology.
Environmental toxicology.
Nature conservation.
Soil conservation.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Section I. Selenium Concentrations and Biological Effects. Selenium Pollution Around the World. Interpreting Selenium Concentrations. Toxic Effects of Selenium in Fish
  • Section II. Techniques for Evaluating Hazard. Protocol for Aquatic Hazard Assessment. Teratogenic Deformity Index (TDI) for Fish
  • Section III. Applying Hazard Assessment to Water Quality Criteria. Hydrological Units and Selenium Criteria. Developing Site-Specific Water Quality Criteria. Setting Ecosystem Loading Limits (TMDLs)
  • Section IV. Outlook for the Future. Emerging Selenium Contamination Issues.