Selenium Thresholds for Fish from Cold Freshwaters |
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Authors: | Peter M. Chapman |
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Affiliation: | Golder Associates , North Vancouver, BC, Canada |
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Abstract: | A review of reproductive effects studies with cold-water fish species including trout (cutthroat, brook, rainbow), white sucker, and northern pike indicates that they have higher tolerances to selenium taken up via dietary sources than warm-water fish species. The USEPA (2004) USEPA (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency). 2004. Draft Aquatic Life Water Quality Criteria for Selenium—2004, Washington, DC, , USA: Office of Water. EPA-822-D-04-001 [Google Scholar] draft Se tissue criterion of 7.9 mg/kg dw will provide a conservative level of protection for these cold-water fish species. However, site- and species-specific studies are required to set realistically protective upper guideline values. |
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Keywords: | selenium fish criteria guidelines toxicity |
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