Review and Synthesis of Bioassessment Methodologies for Freshwater ContaminatedSediments

摘要

This report presents the results of a review of various bioassessment methods forevaluating the biological effects of in-place contaminated sediments. Promising methodologies are identified with a particular emphasis on those tests which have been developed to the point where incorporation into regulatory programs is feasible. A generic tiered-testing protocol to guide the conduct of these tests is presented. Keywords: Biochemical response parameters, Chronic sublethal effects, Contaminants, Organismic response parameters, Toxicity, Water pollution. (AW)