Polychlorinated biphenyls, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and alkylphenols in sediments from the Odra River and its tributaries, Poland

Kannan, Kurunthachalam; Kober, Jamie L. E. E.; Khim, Jong Seong; Szymczyk, Katarzyna; Falandysz, Jerzy; Giesy, John P.

doi:10.1080/0277221042000

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“…Kannan et al (2003) detected significant amounts of nonylphenol (6670 -154 000 ng g -1 d.w.) and 4-tert-octylphenol (361 -4320 ng g -1 d.w.) in the sludge from the Gdansk Wschód wastewater treatment plant. Moreover, the same authors found considerable amounts of nonylphenol and 4-tert-octylphenol in sediments collected from the Odra River; the respective mean and maximum concentrations were 232 and 757 ng g -1 d.w. for nonylphenol (Szczecin), and 2.89 and 9.8 ng g -1 d.w. for 4-tert-octylphenol.…”

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Nonylphenol and 4-tert-octylphenol in the Gulf of Gdansk coastal zone

Staniszewska

Falkowska

2011

Oceanological and Hydrobiological Studies

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The concentrations of nonylphenol and 4-tert-octylphenol were measured in surface waters in the Gulf of Gdansk coastal zone (summer 2010). The mean concentration in the samples of subsurface water were 34.49 ng dm -3 (nonylphenol) and 3.04 ng dm -3 (4-tert-octylphenol). The highest nonylphenol concentrations were detected in the samples of subsurface water collected from the Sea Boulevard (Gdynia) while the highest concentrations of 4-tert-octylphenol were found in the yacht harbor Marina Gdynia, and in the Kacza and Gizdebka rivers. A significant enrichment (13-45 times) of 4-tert-octylphenol was observed in the surface microlayer of water. These levels exceeded the predicted no effect concentration by 2-9 times.

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Nonylphenol and 4-tert-octylphenol in the Gulf of Gdansk coastal zone

Staniszewska

Falkowska

2011

Oceanological and Hydrobiological Studies

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“…analysed 7 indicator PCBs in marine sediments (2004) reported PCB levels ranging from 2.6 to 255 ng·g -1 dw in sediments from Ontario Lake in Canada. Kannan et al (2003) revealed PCB levels ranging from 2.7 to 412 ng·g -1 dw in sediments from Odra River and its tributaries in Poland.…”

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Characterization of polychlorinated biphenyls in surface sediments of the North End Lake, Port Elizabeth, South Africa

Kampire

Rubidge

Adams

2017

WSA

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The distribution and concentrations of 6 indicator polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) congeners, nos. 28, 52, 101, 138, 153 and 180, were determined in surface sediments from the North End Lake in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Forty-two surficial sediment samples were collected from different locations covering the region that receives the majority of the industrial waste, urban effluents and runoff and thus expected to be contaminated with different degrees of contamination. The analysis was achieved by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC/MS) using the internal standard method. The total PCB concentrations in the samples ranged from 1.60 to 3.06 ng·g -1 dry weight (dw). The concentrations of congener profiles showed significant differences. Generally, the highest PCB concentrations were associated with high organic matter contents and small grain size. The highly chlorinated PCBs dominated with regards to the levels in sediments. PCB 138 was the major contributor to the total PCBs and was detected at 100% of sites. This study provided a snapshot of the PCB contamination status in the North End Lake sediments, and allowed for a comparison between the investigated system and other systems worldwide.

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“…Here, also OCDD congener is among the most significant values. Another research in sediments collected from Odra river was conducted by Kannan et al [38]. Concentrations of PCBs in sediments ranged from 2.7 to 412 ng/g.…”

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Levels and sources of PCDDs, PCDFs and dl-PCBs in the water ecosystems of central Poland — A mini review

Zieliński¹,

Kamińska²,

Czerska³

et al. 2014

IJOMEH

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Polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins (PCDDs) and dibenzofurans (PCDFs) are unwanted by-products in a variety of industrial and thermal processes. They have been present on Earth long before the human era, since they may be also formed as a result of forest fires or volcanic explosions. Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in turn, have been intentionally produced by humans. Poland was a minor producer of PCB mixtures (Chlorofen and Tarnol), which were a source of direct and indirect environmental diffusion with PCB and less with PCDDs/PCDFs. Industrial accidents with PCDDs/PCDFs were absent in Poland. Their stability and resistance to thermal breakdown made them very dangerous for environment and, in consequence, due to their environmental persistence, bioaccumulation and biomagnification in the terrestrial and aquatic food chains, to humans. Humans may become affected by PCDDs/PCDFs and PCBs through environmental (soil and water contamination, fish and food), occupational (incinerators; pulp, paper and metallurgy industry; copper production), or accidental (Seveso accident) exposure. The aim of this review was to evaluate environmental hazard caused by PCDDs, PCDFs and dioxin-like-PCBs in the central region of Poland based on the accessible data on diffusion of those compounds in sediments and riverine, reservoir and storm water from our previous studies and discussed in the context of other achievements in Poland and elsewhere.

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Polychlorinated biphenyls, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and alkylphenols in sediments from the Odra River and its tributaries, Poland

Cited by 26 publications

References 37 publications

Nonylphenol and 4-tert-octylphenol in the Gulf of Gdansk coastal zone

Nonylphenol and 4-tert-octylphenol in the Gulf of Gdansk coastal zone

Characterization of polychlorinated biphenyls in surface sediments of the North End Lake, Port Elizabeth, South Africa

Levels and sources of PCDDs, PCDFs and dl-PCBs in the water ecosystems of central Poland — A mini review

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