Organochlorine insecticides and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB's) in two rivers in the Bristol area, U.K.

Kpekata, A.E. . Inst. of Aquatic Biology

Organochlorine insecticides and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB's) in two rivers in the Bristol area, U.K.

1976

Kpekata, A.E. (Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, Accra (Ghana). Inst. of Aquatic Biology)

High levels of Arochlor 1254 were measured in surface water samples from the rivers Avon and Frome (U.K.). Analysis of tissues of various fish species revealed that the river Avon received effluents which contained three types of Arochlor. The organochlorine insecticides encountered in both surface water and fish samples were BHC's dieldrin, DDT and its metabolites. BHC's were the most prevalent in surface waters

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agua superficial bifenilos policlorados eau superficielle envenenamiento grande-bretagne insecticidas insecticide intoxication pollution de l'eau

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Ghana Journal of Science (Ghana)

Volume 16 Issue 2 ISSN 0016-9544

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pp. 12-22

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Polychlorure de biphenyle; Contaminacion del agua; Analyse chimique/ poisson (animal); Compuesto organico del cloro; Desechos liquidos; Analisis quimico/ peces; Gran bretana; Compose organochlore; Dechet liquide

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English

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8 tables. Summaries (En, Fr)

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Organochlorine insecticides and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB's) in two rivers in the Bristol area, U.K.

1976

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