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Study ID:  AJOH0063

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Study IDAJOH0063
Study NameBackground Assessment for Chemical Contaminants in Northeastern Washington Area Lakes.
EIM Data Entry Review StatusReviewed
Study TypeGeneral environmental study
Study PurposeThis study will characterize background levels of potentially toxic metals and organic compounds in sediments and fish from selected lakes in Northeastern Washington. The data are needed for cleanup actions in Ecology’s Eastern Region. Sensitive analytical methods will be used to achieve low detection limits for metals, PCBs, PCDDs, PCDFs, and PBDEs.
Field Collection Date Range9/15/2009 - 5/23/2011
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Ecology Program or Other Responsible EntityEcy Environmental Assessment Program
Ecology ContactMichael Friese
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Study QA Planning LevelLEVEL 4: Approved QAPP or SAP.
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Study QA Assessment LevelLevel 5: Data Verified and Assessed for Usability in a Peer-Reviewed Study Report
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Study CommentFish tissue and sediment samples were collected as a precursor to this study from Upper Twin Lake, Black Lake, Pierre Lake, Leo Lake and Amber Lake. Sediment results from the precursor study are located in EIM Project ID AJOH0063, while fish tissue results are located in EIM Project ID WSTMP09.
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