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The Application of Effluent Characterization Procedures in Toxicity Identification Evaluations
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1992
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BioconcentrationEcotoxicityEngineeringChemical ContaminantToxic ComponentAquacultureToxicity Identification EvaluationsWater TreatmentAnalytical ChemistryToxicologyToxicological AspectToxicity ReductionHuman BiomonitoringChromatographyPredictive ToxicologyToxicity Characterization ProtocolWater QualityEcotoxicologyPharmacologyEffluent DisposalEnvironmental EngineeringForensic ToxicologyEnvironmental RemediationEnvironmental ToxicologyMedicine
A toxicity characterization protocol has been developed which incorporates many of the effluent fractionation techniques described in other procedural manuals and papers. The objective of this protocol is not only to determine the categorical source of toxicity, but also to provide an insight as to the appropriate treatment(s) which will result in toxicity reduction. This protocol has been applied to a variety of freshwater and saltwater municipal and industrial effluents. These applications have tested both fish and invertebrates and have been used to assess acute as well as chronic toxicity. The results of several studies are provided and discussed as to their success in identifying the toxic component(s) and/or providing a treatment option to alleviate the toxicity problem. A review of the limitations and precautions associated with these procedures and with data interpretation is also presented.