Toxicants in the Aqueous Ecosystem

This book provides a complete coverage of all aspects of the occurrence, toxicity and analysis of toxicants in the aqueous ecosystem. The aqueous ecosystem includes natural waters such as rivers, coastal waters and open seawater. It also includes sedimentary matter present in these waters, creatures (fish, crustacea) and plant life. Chapters dealing with toxicity measurement, control of pollution regulation and toxicity data systematically discuss metals, organometallic compounds and organic compounds. In addition, Chapters 4 and 5 deal with the effects of these types of toxicants in natural waters and water creature?s tissues, whilst Chapter 8 deals with the health of such creatures. Contents:Toxicity Evaluation - Water BasedToxicity Evaluation - Animal Tissue Analysis BasedControl of Pollution RegulationsToxicity DataEffects of Dissolved Metals in Water on CreaturesEffect of Organic and Organometallic Compounds in Water on CreaturesPollution of Sedimentary MatterPolution of Sea OrganismsPhytoplanktonAlgae and Weeds - Toxicity, Concentration and AnalysisPollution of Potable WaterRadioactivity in the EnvironmentToxicants in the Aqueous Ecosystem is essential reading for all Analytical Chemists, Environmentalists and Toxicologists working in the field.