Parameters and guideline levels used to evaluate Trenton Channel Project sediment results. (from Ostaszewski, 1997).
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Bioaccumulative Parameters Symbol QL(1) Note
(ppm d.w.)(2)
Mercury Hg 0.1 USEPA Method 245.1/7470.7471
Polychlorinated Biphenols(sic) PCBs 0.33 USEPA Method 608/8081
Toxic Parameters Aquatic Life Guidelines (ppm d.w.)
Parameter Symbol ERM(3) SEL(4) Note
Arsenic As 85
Cadmium Cd 9.6
Chromium Cr 145
Copper Cu 390
Iron Fe 40000
Nickel Ni 50
Manganese Mn 1100
Lead Pb 110
Zinc Zn 270
Oil and Grease O & G 1500
Polyaromatic Hydrocarbons PAHs 35 Sum of 12 PAHs
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1. Q.L. – quantification limit				3. ERM – effects range median guideline
2. ppm d.w. – parts per million, drinking water		4. SEL – severe effects level