Influence of trophic status on the behaviour of contaminants in aquatic systems / R.M. Baxter [and three others].: En13-5/90-26E-PDF

"The problems of eutrophication through nutrient enrichment and contamination with persistent contaminants have traditionally been regarded as unrelated by water scientists and managers, but recently evidence has appeared suggesting that the fate of organic contaminants in an aquatic ecosystem influenced by the trophic state of the system. There is also evidence that the dissolved organic matter in dystrophic, or humic, waters may influence contaminant dynamics. Mechanisms that may be involved include changes in the metabolic capabilities of organisms with changes in trophic state; reductive degradation in the anoxic hypolimnia of highly productive waters; binding of contaminants by dissolved organic matter or organisms, or photochemical degradation induced by light-absorbing molecules. The possible significance of these processes is discussed"--Abstract.

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Publication information
Department/Agency Canada. Environment Canada.
National Water Research Institute (Canada)
Title Influence of trophic status on the behaviour of contaminants in aquatic systems / R.M. Baxter [and three others].
Series title NWRI contribution ; no. 90-26
Publication type Series - View Master Record
Language [English]
Format Electronic
Electronic document
Note(s) Cover title.
Digitized edition from print [produced by Environment and Climate Change Canada].
Includes bibliographical references.
Includes abstract in French.
Publishing information Burlington, Ontario : National Water Research Institute, [1990]
Author / Contributor Baxter, R. M., author.
Description 1 online resource (21 pages).
Catalogue number
  • En13-5/90-26E-PDF
Subject terms Water pollution
Aquatic ecosystems
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