Distribution of Clostridium perfringens spores in sediments around the 106-mile Dumpsite in the Mid-Atlantic Bight

Since 1986, large volumes of sewage sludge have been dumped from barges at the 106-Mile deepwater disposal site off New Jersey. In 1988, legislation was enacted, making dumping illegal after the end of 1991. Studies are being carried out to assess the effects of dumping on marine organisms, and the...

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Published in:Marine pollution bulletin 1993, Vol.26 (1), p.49-51
Main Authors: White, Harris H., Draxler, Andrew F.J., Duncanson, Robert A., Saad, Dale L., Robertson, Andrew
Format: Article
Language:English
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Clostridium perfringens
Marine
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Summary:Since 1986, large volumes of sewage sludge have been dumped from barges at the 106-Mile deepwater disposal site off New Jersey. In 1988, legislation was enacted, making dumping illegal after the end of 1991. Studies are being carried out to assess the effects of dumping on marine organisms, and the distribution of spores of Clostridium perfringens has been monitored to define the area affected by the sludge. The area covered by the dumpsite and the distribution contours of C. perfringens spores in surface sediments are shown on a map. The results suggested that the dumped sludge did not move onto the continental shelf where most commercial marine resources are obtained. Data on other contaminants are being analysed and will be compared with the Clostridium data.
ISSN:0025-326X
1879-3363
DOI:10.1016/0025-326X(93)90598-E