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Distribution and Significance of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Lake Washington Sediments Adjacent to Quendall Terminals/J.H. Baxter Site

 
Publication number Date Published
91-e39May 1991
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Author(s) Norton, D.
Description Priority pollutant polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH), pentachlorophenol (PCP), and polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) concentrations were measured in surface sediments at 18 sites in Lake Washington, near Quendall Terminals/ J.H. Baxter site, a historical refining and wood preserving operation. Total PAH concentrations ranged from 0.8-7300 mg/kg, dry weight basis.
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Keywords silver, priority pollutant, receiving water, industrial, bioassay, biological, hydrocarbons, guidelines, toxicity, water, sediment, mercury, lake, lead, effluent, cadmium
WATERSHED Water Resource Inventory Area 08 Cedar-Sammamish