Biomarkers move beyond discharges to measure mill effluent effects

The environmental impacts of pulp and paper mills on receiving waters have been recognized in the accounts of effluent discharges. The introduction of chronic bioassays as biomarkers for monitoring exposure of water to chemical components poses many advantages for water pollution control. Biomarkers...

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Published in:Pulp & paper 1997-01, Vol.71 (5), p.4-4
Main Authors: Borton, Dennis L, Firth, Barry K
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
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Summary:The environmental impacts of pulp and paper mills on receiving waters have been recognized in the accounts of effluent discharges. The introduction of chronic bioassays as biomarkers for monitoring exposure of water to chemical components poses many advantages for water pollution control. Biomarkers may provide early warning systems and as an important link between laboratory and field results. The sensitive biomarkers provides an early indication of the value process, treatment, or habitat changes. Although certain drawbacks like the difference of biomarker responses between reference sites in receiving waters and in mesocosms is ignored when compared to the benefits in implementing biomarkers for water pollution control and evaluation.
ISSN:0033-4081