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Kinetics and effects of dichloroacetic acid in rainbow trout

Halogenated acetic acids (HAAs) produced by chlorine disinfection of municipal drinking water represent a potentially important class of environmental contaminants. Little is known, however, about their potential to adversely impact fish and other aquatic life. In this study we examined the kinetics...

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Published in:Aquatic toxicology 2009-09, Vol.94 (3), p.186-194
Main Authors: Fitzsimmons, Patrick N., Hoffman, Alex D., Lien, Gregory J., Hammermeister, Dean E., Nichols, John W.
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Language:English
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Summary:Halogenated acetic acids (HAAs) produced by chlorine disinfection of municipal drinking water represent a potentially important class of environmental contaminants. Little is known, however, about their potential to adversely impact fish and other aquatic life. In this study we examined the kinetics and effects of dichloroacetic acid (DCA) in rainbow trout. Branchial uptake was measured in fish confined to respirometer-metabolism chambers. Branchial uptake efficiency was
ISSN:0166-445X
1879-1514
DOI:10.1016/j.aquatox.2009.07.001