Mercury In Water

Author : National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Board on Chemical Sciences and Technology,Chemical Sciences Roundtable
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2004-05-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780309166072

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Water and Sustainable Development by National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Board on Chemical Sciences and Technology,Chemical Sciences Roundtable Pdf

Experts in the areas of water science and chemistry from the government, industry, and academic arenas discussed ways to maximize opportunities for these disciplines to work together to develop and apply simple technologies while addressing some of the world's key water and health problems. Since global water challenges cross both scientific disciplines, the chemical sciences have the ability to be a key player in improving the lives of billions of people around the world.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1975
Category : Mercury
ISBN : UOM:39015018210685

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Mercury in Water by Anonim Pdf

Author : Shabnum Nabi
Publisher : Springer
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2014-07-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 9788132219224

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Toxic Effects of Mercury by Shabnum Nabi Pdf

Mercury is widespread in our environment. Methylmercury, an organic form of mercury, can accumulate in the aquatic food chain and lead to high concentrations in predatory fish. When consumed by humans, contaminated fish represent a public health risk. Toxic Effects of Mercury intends to facilitate among its readers the understanding of the importance of mercury pollution in the environment and the health consequences associated with exposure to this metal. The knowledge on methylmercury (MeHg) toxicity collected over the years is undoubtedly robust creating an impression all that is to be learnt about this metal has already been accomplished. However, in large measure, past knowledge has merely laid the ground for interesting questions that have yet to be fully addressed and concepts have yet to be deciphered. One of my major goals was to make a valiant attempt to include state-of-the-art information on the mechanisms of mercury toxicity, describing its effects on cultured cellular systems as well as in whole living organisms, starting from the lessons learned from the tragic events in Minamata Bay, Japan. A special focus of the book is on the neurotoxic effects of MeHg. An understanding at the cellular level is necessary to gather information on the structural and functional alterations induced by MeHg and how they possibly become unmasked and evident at the behavioral level, 32 chapters of the book have been organised having these considerations in mind. This book will provide state-of-the-art information to the graduate students training in toxicology, risk assessors, researchers and medical providers at large. It is aimed to bring the readers updated information on contemporary issues associated with exposure to methylmercury, from its effects on stem cells and neurons to population studies. It is a valuable resource for individuals interested in the public health effects and regulation of mercury. The report provides an excellent example of the implications of decisions in the risk assessment process for a larger audience and is written with the hope that the information will provide better understanding of the mercury problems which confront us.

Author : National Research Council,Commission on Life Sciences,Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology,Committee on the Toxicological Effects of Methylmercury
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2000-09-27
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780309171717

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Toxicological Effects of Methylmercury by National Research Council,Commission on Life Sciences,Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology,Committee on the Toxicological Effects of Methylmercury Pdf

Mercury is widespread in our environment. Methylmercury, one organic form of mercury, can accumulate up the aquatic food chain and lead to high concentrations in predatory fish. When consumed by humans, contaminated fish represent a public health risk. Combustion processes, especially coal-fired power plants, are major sources of mercury contamination in the environment. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is considering regulating mercury emissions from those plants. Toxicological Effects of Methylmercury reviews the health effects of methylmercury and discusses the estimation of mercury exposure from measured biomarkers, how differences between individuals affect mercury toxicity, and appropriate statistical methods for analysis of the data and thoroughly compares the epidemiological studies available on methylmercury. Included are discussions of current mercury levels on public health and a delineation of the scientific aspects and policy decisions involved in the regulation of mercury. This report is a valuable resource for individuals interested in the public health effects and regulation of mercury. The report also provides an excellent example of the implications of decisions in the risk assessment process for a larger audience.

Author : Michael S. Bank
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 361 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2012-05-31
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780520951396

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Mercury in the Environment by Michael S. Bank Pdf

Mercury pollution and contamination are widespread, well documented, and continue to pose a public health concern in both developed and developing countries. In response to a growing need for understanding the cycling of this ubiquitous pollutant, the science of mercury has grown rapidly to include the fields of biogeochemistry, economics, sociology, public health, decision sciences, physics, global change, and mathematics. Only recently have scientists begun to establish a holistic approach to studying mercury pollution that integrates chemistry, biology, and human health sciences. Mercury in the Environment follows the process of mercury cycling through the atmosphere, through terrestrial and aquatic food webs, and through human populations to develop a comprehensive perspective on this important environmental problem. This timely reference also provides recommendations on mercury remediation, risk communication, education, and monitoring.

Author : Tsuguyoshi Suzuki,Nobumasa Imura,Thomas W. Clarkson
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 516 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Mercury
ISBN : 0306441160

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Advances in Mercury Toxicology by Tsuguyoshi Suzuki,Nobumasa Imura,Thomas W. Clarkson Pdf

Author : National Industrial Pollution Control Council
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 20 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1970
Category : Factory and trade waste
ISBN : PURD:32754081237129

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Mercury by National Industrial Pollution Control Council Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 4 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Mercury
ISBN : UCSD:31822028967008

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Mercury in the Environment by Anonim Pdf

Author : Donald B. Porcella,John W. Huckabee,Brian Wheatley
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 1291 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9789401101530

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Mercury as a Global Pollutant by Donald B. Porcella,John W. Huckabee,Brian Wheatley Pdf

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS xiv PART I MERCURY AND HUMAN HEALTH B. WHEATLEY and S. PARADIS I Exposure of Canadian Aboriginal Peoples to Methylmercury 3-11 M. GIRARD and C. DUMONT I Exposure of James Bay Cree to Methylmercury during Pregnancy for the Years 1983-91 13-19 M. RICHARDSON, M. MITCHELL, S. COAD and R. RAPHAEL I Exposure to Mercury in Canada: A Multimedia Analysis 21-30 M. RICHARDSON, M. EGYED and D. J. CURRIE I Human Exposure to Mercury may Decrease as Acidic Deposition Increases 31-39 L. E. FLEMING, S. WATKINS, R. KADERMAN, B. LEVIN, D. R. AVYAR, M. BIZZIO, D. STEPHENS and J. A. BEAN I Mercury Exposure in Humans through Food Consumption from the Everglades of Florida 41-48 J. M. GEARHART, H. J. CLEWELL III, K. S. CRUMP, A. M. SHIPP and A. SILVERS I Pharmacokinetic Dose Estimates of Mercury in Children and Dose-Response Curves of Performance Tests in a Large Epidemiological Study 49-58 I. SKARE I Mass Balance and Systemic Uptake of Mercury Released from Dental Amalgam Fillings 59-67 J. DELLINGER, N. KMIECIK, S. GERSTENBERGER and H. NGU I Mercury Contamina tion of Fish in the Ojibwa Diet: I. Walleye Fillets and Skin-On versus Skin-Off Sampling 69-76 J. DELLINGER, L. MALEK and M. BEATTIE I Mercury Contamination of Fish in the Ojibwa Diet: II. Sensory Evoked Responses in Rats Fed Walleye 77-83 H. AKAGI, O. MALM, F. J. P. BRANCHES, Y. KINJO, Y. KASHIMA, J. R. D. GUIMARAES, R. B. OLIVEIRA, K. HARAGUCHI, W. C. PFEIFFER, Y.

Author : Water Resources Scientific Information Center
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1972
Category : Mercury
ISBN : CORNELL:31924002063471

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Mercury in Water by Water Resources Scientific Information Center Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Drinking water
ISBN : UCSC:32106015674069

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Drinking Water Criteria Document for Inorganic Mercury by Anonim Pdf

Author : Paul E. Rosenfeld,Lydia Feng
Publisher : William Andrew
Page : 472 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2011-03-22
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1437778437

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Risks of Hazardous Wastes by Paul E. Rosenfeld,Lydia Feng Pdf

Hazardous waste in the environment is one of the most difficult challenges facing our society. The purpose of this book is to provide a background of the many aspects of hazardous waste, from its sources to its consequences, focusing on the risks posed to human health and the environment. It explains the legislation and regulations surrounding hazardous waste; however, the scope of the book is much broader, discussing agents that are released into the environment that might not be classified as hazardous waste under the regulatory system, but nonetheless pose substantial hazards to human health and the environment. It provides a background of some of the major generators of hazardous wastes, explains the pathways by which humans and wildlife are exposed, and includes discussion of the adverse health effects linked to these pollutants. It provides numerous case studies of hazardous waste mismanagement that have led to disastrous consequences, and highlights the deficiencies in science and regulation that have allowed the public to be subjected to myriad potentially hazardous agents. Finally, it provides a discussion of measures that will need to be taken to control society’s hazardous waste problem. This book was designed to appeal to a wide range of audiences, including students, professionals, and general readers interested in the topic. Provides information about sources of and health risks posed by hazardous waste Explains the legislation and regulations surrounding hazardous waste Includes numerous case studies of mismanagement, highlights deficiencies in science and regulation and discusses measures to tackle society’s hazardous waste problems

Author : D. R. J. Moore,A. Pawlisz,R. S. Teed
Publisher : IWA Publishing
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2003-07-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781843396376

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Developing Ambient Water Quality Criteria for Mercury by D. R. J. Moore,A. Pawlisz,R. S. Teed Pdf

This project examined the development of ambient water quality criteria (AWQC) for the protection of wildlife for mercury. Mercury is considered a serious risk to wildlife in many areas. As a result, the Great Lakes Water Quality Initiative and others have developed AWQC. These AWQC have been controversial, however, because (1) the AWQC were single values that did not account for site-specific conditions; (2) derivation of the AWQC relied on a single NOAEL, and (3) the AWQC had an unknown level of conservatism because of reliance on both average and conservative assumptions and uncertainty factors. Rather than develop a single value AWQC for total mercury, we derive an AWQC model that explicitly incorporates factors controlling bioavailability, methylation rates and bioaccumulation in the aquatic environment (e.g., pH, DOC, sulfate). To derive our AWQC model, field data was collected including numerous water quality parameters and total mercury and methylmercury concentrations in whole body fish tissue from 31 lakes in Ontario and an additional 10 lakes in Nova Scotia. An independent dataset consisting of 51 water bodies in the United States was then used to confirm the validity and robustness of the AWQC model. Next we combined the results of chronic-feeding studies with similar protocols and endpoints, in a meta-analysis to derive a dose-response curve for mink exposed to mercury in the diet. Using this approach, one can derive an LD5 or other similar endpoint that can then be used as the basis for deriving -wildlife AWQC. In the final step, we used a probabilistic risk model to estimate the concentrations of methylmercury in water that would lead to levels in fish sufficient for there to be a 10% probability of exceeding the mink LD5. This analysis was repeated for various combinations of pH and DOC. The result is an AWQC model for mercury for the protection of wildlife that can be used for a variety of site-specific conditions. This publication can also be purchased and downloaded via Pay Per View on Water Intelligence Online - click on the Pay Per View icon below

Author : John A. Winter,Harold A Clements
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1972
Category : Mercury
ISBN : UCR:31210025015767

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Analysis for Mercury in Water by John A. Winter,Harold A Clements Pdf

Author : George Feick,Edward E. Johanson,Donald S. Yeaple
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1972
Category : Mercury
ISBN : UCR:31210012793731

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Control of Mercury Contamination in Freshwater Sediments by George Feick,Edward E. Johanson,Donald S. Yeaple Pdf