A TIE Approach to Identify Substances Causing Sediment Pore Water Toxicity After a Major Fire at Fuel Storage Tanks in the Port of Santos (SE, Brazil)

Ferraz, Mariana Aliceda; Alves, Aline Vecchio; Choueri, Rodrigo Brasil

doi:10.1007/s00128-021-03152-4

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“…The significance of our study lies in the idea of proving the effect of burning of the selected materials used in the exterior on changes in water quality using test organisms (a form of biomonitoring). A study by Ferraz et al (2021) stressed that the assessment of the toxic impact of the water from firefighting (both natural and industrial) on aquatic (freshwater and marine) organisms was poorly investigated, so more studies in this area should be carried out. Silva et al (2015) detected up to 16 polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in the fire-extinguishing water.…”

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Firewater toxicity after extinguishing natural-based insulation materials

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Horváthová

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Water is the most widely used fire extinguishing agent. It is used to eliminate a wide range of fires, often occurring in ecologically sensitive areas. There is little information on the toxicity of the fire-fighting substances in connection with aquatic and terrestrial organisms. Toxic substances often present in fire waters slow down life processes. As a result, some organisms die. This study deals with the extinguishing of burning solids (fiberboard, cannabis, straw, cork) with extinguishing water and assessment of its effects on the aquatic and terrestrial environment. The following test organisms were selected to test the effects of the extinguishing water: Daphnia magna – consumer; and Sinapis alba and Lemna minor – producers. A preliminary test was carried out on all the samples to evaluate the (positive / negative) effects of the fire water on the test organisms. Specific conductivity, pH, and chemical oxygen demand were also determined. The results of this study call attention to negative impacts of extinguishing water on the environment. It is necessary to pay attention to prevention and thus eliminate potential risks. If environmental contamination can no longer be prevented, the spread of contaminated water must at least be reduced.

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confidence: 99%