Distribution of Contaminants in Aquatic Organisms from East Fork Poplar Creek

Rao, Venkateswara; Mitz, Stephen V.; Hadden, C.T.; Cornaby, Barney W.

doi:10.1006/eesa.1996.0005

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“…However, concentrations were similar in magnitude to those measured in crayfish exposed to effluent from a U.S. Department of Energy Superfund site in Oakridge, TN. 28 The C w,SPMD data paired to crayfish tissue concentrations in the present study were reported in detail by Sower and Anderson 18 and are summarized in the Supporting Information, Table 3.…”

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Predicting Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon Concentrations in Resident Aquatic Organisms Using Passive Samplers and Partial Least-Squares Calibration

Forsberg

Smith

Sower

et al. 2014

Environ. Sci. Technol.

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The current work sought to develop predictive models between time-weighted average polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) concentrations in the freely dissolved phase and those present in resident aquatic organisms. We deployed semipermeable membrane passive sampling devices (SPMDs) and collected resident crayfish (Pacifastacus leniusculus) at nine locations within and outside of the Portland Harbor Superfund Mega-site in Portland, OR. Study results show that crayfish and aqueous phase samples collected within the Mega-site had PAH profiles enriched in high molecular weight PAHs and that freely dissolved PAH profiles tended to be more populated by low molecular weight PAHs compared to crayfish tissues. Results also show that of several modeling approaches, a two-factor partial least-squares (PLS) calibration model using detection limit substitution provided the best predictive power for estimating PAH concentrations in crayfish, where the model explained ≥72% of the variation in the data set and provided predictions within ∼3× of measured values. Importantly, PLS calibration provided a means to estimate PAH concentrations in tissues when concentrations were below detection in the freely dissolved phase. The impact of measurements below detection limits is discussed.

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Predicting Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon Concentrations in Resident Aquatic Organisms Using Passive Samplers and Partial Least-Squares Calibration

Forsberg

Smith

Sower

et al. 2014

Environ. Sci. Technol.

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“…d Fillets (Burger and Campbell, 2004). e Whole body, Rao et al, 1996. f Whole body, this study. g Not measured or not reported.…”

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“…An ecological risk assessment for EFPC conducted in 1991 to determine levels of contaminants in aquatic organisms included stonerollers (Rao et al, 1996). Compared to stonerollers collected in 1991, concentrations in stonerollers collected in 2002 were lower for all metals except selenium (Table III), which was three times higher in 2002.…”

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“…Stonerollers have been used as bioindicators to identify tributaries releasing contaminants (Birge et al, 2000). East Fork Poplar Creek (EFPC), the contaminated site on the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Oak Ridge Reservation (ORR), was examined because of contamination from poor waste management activities mainly in the 1950s and 1960s (Rao et al, 1996). We were particularly interested in whether a small fish that is a lower link in the food chain could be used as a bioindicator of exposure for organisms higher on the food chain that consume them, and whether there were locational differences that might relate to the DOE's activities, and in whether the levels posed a risk to other species that might consume them.…”

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“…We were particularly interested in whether a small fish that is a lower link in the food chain could be used as a bioindicator of exposure for organisms higher on the food chain that consume them, and whether there were locational differences that might relate to the DOE's activities, and in whether the levels posed a risk to other species that might consume them. We examined metal levels in stonerollers because there were previous studies indicating contaminant levels from 1991 in the same ORR site (Rao et al, 1996). We examined the concentrations in whole stonerollers because they are a relatively small-sized fish that are eaten whole by a number of larger piscivores, including many species of larger fish, great blue heron (Ardea herodias) and other birds, mink (Mustela vison), raccoons (Procyon lotor), muskrats (Ondatra zibethicus), and snakes such as northern water snakes (Nerodia sipedon) (Rohde et al, 1994).…”

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Use of Central Stonerollers (Cyprinidae: Campostoma anomalum) from Tennessee as a Bioindicator of Metal Contamination

Burger

Campbell

et al. 2005

Environ Monit Assess

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We compared the levels of arsenic, cadmium, chromium, lead, manganese, mercury and selenium in a small species of fish (Central stonerollers, Campostoma anomalum) collected from East Fork Poplar Creek (EFPC) and a reference site in eastern Tennessee. Stonerollers are minnows in the Cyprinidae family that serve as prey for many carnivores in aquatic systems. Fish were collected from East Fork Poplar Creek within the U.S. Department of Energy's Y-12 National Security Complex, part of the Oak Ridge Reservation, and from a reference stretch of the Little River in East Tennessee. Whole fish were homogenized for analysis. Concentrations of all metals (except arsenic) were significantly higher in stonerollers from EFPC compared to the reference site. Mercury levels in minnows from EFPC averaged 0.4 ppm (microg/g), four times higher than the average for fish in the U.S. in general. This was higher than levels in fish from the nearby Clinch River and higher than fillets of white bass (Morone chrysops) from the same creek. Most metal levels were inversely related to size and weight of the stonerollers, perhaps due to growth dilution.

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Predicting the Kinetics of Resupply of Organic Pollutants from Sediments Using Diffusive Gradients in Thin Film Samplers and their Bioavailability to Aquatic Invertebrates

Ji,

Arenas,

Perez

et al. 2023

Enviro Toxic and Chemistry

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The present study used diffusive gradients in thin film (DGT) samplers deployed in situ at a wastewater‐impacted site (Clarkboro Ferry) for 20 days to develop a predictive model between time‐weighted mean concentrations of seven selected antipsychotic compounds in water and those in resident benthic invertebrates, specifically crayfish (Faxonius virilis). The model was further combined with a model of desorption of antipsychotic compounds to predict kinetics at the sediment–water interface. Antipsychotic compounds were mostly detected in adult crayfish and internal concentrations were similar among targeted compounds, except for lesser concentrations of duloxetine. The model, based on the mass balance of organic chemicals, to predict uptake by organisms exhibited good agreement with measured values (R2 = 0.53−0.88), except for venlafaxine (R2 = 0.35). At the sediment–water interface, positive fluxes were observed for antipsychotic compounds and the results from DGT‐induced fluxes in sediments (DIFS) coupled with equilibrium hydroxyl‐β‐cyclodextrin extraction further indicated partial resupply of antipsychotic compounds from sediments to the aqueous phase, despite the labile pool being relatively limited. The results of the present study affirm that DGT techniques can be used as a predictive tool for contamination in benthic invertebrates and can simulate the ability of contaminant resupply from sediments. Environ Toxicol Chem 2023;42:1696–1708. © 2023 SETAC.

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Distribution of Contaminants in Aquatic Organisms from East Fork Poplar Creek

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Predicting Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon Concentrations in Resident Aquatic Organisms Using Passive Samplers and Partial Least-Squares Calibration

Predicting Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon Concentrations in Resident Aquatic Organisms Using Passive Samplers and Partial Least-Squares Calibration

Use of Central Stonerollers (Cyprinidae: Campostoma anomalum) from Tennessee as a Bioindicator of Metal Contamination

Predicting the Kinetics of Resupply of Organic Pollutants from Sediments Using Diffusive Gradients in Thin Film Samplers and their Bioavailability to Aquatic Invertebrates

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