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Investigation of 4-Methylphenol in Bottom Sediments from Log Rafting Areas of Commencement Bay, Washington. |
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| 87-e28 | January 1987 |
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Investigation of 4-Methylphenol in Bottom Sediments from Log Rafting Areas of Commencement Bay, Washington. (Number of pages: 13) (Publication Size: 615KB)
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| Author(s) |
Norton, D., M. Stinson, and W. Yake |
| Description |
Subtidal sediments were sampled at three log rafting areas of Commencement Bay to see if a correlation exists between the presence of wood waste debris in sediments and elevated concentrations of 4-methylphenol. The only areas where 4-methylphenol or other phenolic compounds were detected were in St. Paul Waterway. Mean estimated surface sediment concentrations in ppb dry weight were as follows: 4-methylphenol, 380; phenol, 200; and 2-methylphenol, 26. One additional compound, benzoic acid, was detected in all samples. Estimated concentrations ranged from 44 to 790 ppb dry weight. No correlation was observed between wood waste debris in sediments and elevated levels of 4-methylphenol. Sediments under the log rafting areas sampled were organically enriched and reducing. |
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| Keywords |
investigation, Commencement Bay, water, sediment, waste, wood |
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Water Resource Inventory Area 10 Puyallup-White |
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