A triad study of sediment quality associated with a major, relatively untreated marine sewage discharge

Chapman, Peter M.; Paine, Michael D.; Arthur, A. D.; Taylor, Laura A.

doi:10.1016/0025-326x(95)00108-y

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“…Due to the extremely low concentration of Cd (mostly below the instrumental detection limit) the GPHs values are not reported here but its concentration will be discussed later in terms of total HNO3-extractable metal (Table 4), when the risk level classification of the Guanabara sediments will be considered. For the purpose of defining quality limits for sediments, the authors tried to prepare a reference table, combining and extrapolating the values of the sediment partition approach (SPA) (Chapman, 1989;Jonkers and Everts, 1992;Webster and Ridgway, 1994;Chapman et al, 1996) with the dredged sediment land disposal criteria (Ontario Ministry of Environment, 1988). One more level was included to get a more detailed classification between the no-risk level and the maximum-risk level (MRL) as reported by Jonkers and Everts (1992).…”

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A five-year study on the heavy-metal pollution of Guanabara Bay sediments (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) and evaluation of the metal bioavailability by means of geochemical speciation

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Abstract--Surface sediments of the Guanabara Bay (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) were analyzed by a sequential extraction procedure for Cd, Cr, Cu, Pb, Zn, Mn and Fe, determining their distribution among five geochemical phases and in the nitric acid extractable phase. Bioavailable phases and non-bioavailable phases have been determined in six transects in the bay to define the significant level of pollution due to sediment meLal contamination. A multiple correlation showed limited responsibility of Mn and Fe oxides and humic acids in the adsorption process, which allowed discrimination among the different processes and suggested the strong influence of the hydrogen sulfide present in the highly reduced bay bottom environment. The authors suggest the need to avoid disturbing bottom sediment by dredging or by artificial bottom aeration which could result in a rapid worsening of the environment due to the accelerated formation of more soluble oxygenated metal compounds making the toxic metals much more available to the benthic fauna and to the bay biota in general. © 1997 Elsevier Science Ltd

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A five-year study on the heavy-metal pollution of Guanabara Bay sediments (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) and evaluation of the metal bioavailability by means of geochemical speciation

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“…Efluentes domésticos e de estabelecimentos comerciais podem conter também detergentes e sabões 126 , inseticidas de uso caseiro, desinfetantes, resíduos de deodorizadores 115 , drogas e hormônios 127 e outros resíduos derivados de produtos de uso domiciliar. Já as águas pluviais podem apresentar composição mais variável, como compostos presentes na atmosfera e reintroduzidos no ambiente aquático pelas chuvas, e outros resíduos de naturezas diversas.…”

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Efeitos ambientais da disposição oceânica de esgotos por meio de emissários submarinos: uma revisão

Abessa¹,

Rachid²,

Moser³

et al. 2012

Mundo Saúde

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ResumoOs sistemas de disposição oceânica de esgotos domésticos, ou emissários submarinos, têm sido historicamente utilizados em todo o mundo como solução para destinação final de efluentes urbanos, principalmente devido aos aspectos econômi-cos. Porém, o descarte no oceano, seja em águas rasas ou mais profundas, pode induzir uma série de impactos ambientais negativos, dos quais se destacam a eutrofização, a floração de algas tóxicas, a introdução de microrganismos patogênicos e a contaminação por substâncias químicas capazes de produzir efeitos tóxicos sobre a biota e bioacumulação. Desse modo, o lançamento de esgoto não tratado no mar não constitui uma prática ambientalmente adequada, sendo necessário o tratamento dos efluentes de forma a remover nutrientes, contaminantes e organismos patogênicos e evitar a degradação ambiental. Palavras-chave:Esgotos. Emissário Submarino. Poluição. Saúde Pública. AbstractOceanic disposal systems of domestic sewage, or submarine sewage outfalls, have been historically used around the world as a solution for urban effluents, in special due to economic aspects. However, release into the ocean, in shallow or deep waters, may induce a set of negative environmental impacts, as eutrophication, toxic algal blooms, pathogenic microorganisms introduction and contamination by chemical substances which are capable of causing toxic effects to the biota and bioaccumulation. Thus, the release of untreated sewage into the sea does not constitute an adequate environmental practice; then, urban effluents should be treated in order to remove nutrients, contaminants and pathogenic organisms and avoid environmental degradation.

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“…Mar Ecol Prog Ser 229: [11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18] 2002 tural and residential runoff (Ahlborg & Thunberg 1980), and sewage and wastewater discharges (Chapman et al 1996). In addition, bromophenolic compounds are natural products of a variety of marine organisms including many species of marine macroalgae (reviews by Butler & Walker 1993, Gribble 1999 and infaunal polychaetes and hemichordates (Woodin et al 1987, Chen et al 1991, Woodin 1991, Steward et al 1992, 1995, Fielman et al 1999, Gribble 1999.…”

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“…Other types of phenolic compounds that can be found in nearshore marine systems include a variety of halophenols. Chlorinated phenolic compounds, such as chlorophenols, chloroguiacols, and chlorocatechols, have numerous anthropogenic sources, including pulp mill effluent (Kringstad & Linström 1984, Xie et al 1986, Häggblom & Salkinoja-Salonen 1991, agricul-tural and residential runoff (Ahlborg & Thunberg 1980), and sewage and wastewater discharges (Chapman et al 1996). In addition, bromophenolic compounds are natural products of a variety of marine organisms including many species of marine macroalgae (reviews by Butler & Walker 1993, Gribble 1999 and infaunal polychaetes and hemichordates (Woodin et al 1987, Chen et al 1991, Woodin 1991, Steward et al 1992, 1995, Fielman et al 1999, Gribble 1999.…”

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Resistance of the marine diatom Thalassiosira sp. to toxicity of phenolic compounds

Lovell¹,

Eriksen²,

Lewitus³

et al. 2002

Mar. Ecol. Prog. Ser.

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In many nearshore marine systems, microalgae can be chronically exposed to anthropogenic and biogenic phenolic and halophenolic compounds that accumulate in surficial sediments. Although biodegradation of some phenolic compounds has been demonstrated in freshwater algae, this capability has not been tested in marine species. We examined a ubiquitous marine diatom, Thalassiosira sp. HP9101, for its capacity to tolerate, and/or utilize phenol and benzoic acid. We also examined the aromatic ring cleavage reactions of this diatom and its capacity to dechlorinate chlorophenolic compounds. Axenic Thalassiosira sp. cultures were grown at 60 µE m -2 s -1 (12:12 h light:dark cycle) in the presence or absence of phenol, benzoate, catechol or protocatechuate and their growth kinetics and physiological responses determined. Thalassiosira sp. was inhibited by catechol and protocatechuate. Growth in the presence of 1 mM phenol was observed only after an extended lag and was quite slow. Growth in the presence of 0.25 mM phenol occurred after a much shorter lag and phenol was taken up by these cultures at an estimated rate of 0.08 fmol phenol cell . No inhibition of Thalassiosira sp. by 1 mM benzoate was observed. Growth stimulation by added phenolic substrates was not demonstrated, although phenol-supplemented Thalassiosira sp. produced substantial levels of protocatechuate 3, 4-dioxygenase and protocatechuate 4, 5-dioxygenase, the ortho-and meta-pathway aromatic ring cleavage enzymes, respectively. Only protocatechuate 4, 5-dioxygenase activity was detected in Thalassiosira sp. grown with 1 mM benzoate. Phenol supplemented Thalassiosira sp. was also capable of dechlorinating monochlorophenols, 3, 5-dichlorophenol, and 2, 4, 6-trichlorophenol. These reactions were NADH-dependent and were not observed in control cultures grown without phenol. KEY WORDS: Benthic microalgae · Marine diatom · Phenol · Aromatic ring cleavage · Haloaromatics · Dehalogenation Resale or republication not permitted without written consent of the publisherMar Ecol Prog Ser 229: [11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18] 2002 tural and residential runoff (Ahlborg & Thunberg 1980), and sewage and wastewater discharges (Chapman et al. 1996). In addition, bromophenolic compounds are natural products of a variety of marine organisms including many species of marine macroalgae (reviews by Butler & Walker 1993, Gribble 1999 and infaunal polychaetes and hemichordates (Woodin et al. 1987, Chen et al. 1991, Woodin 1991, Steward et al. 1992, 1995, Fielman et al. 1999, Gribble 1999. These anthropogenic and biogenic phenolic and halophenolic compounds can accumulate to significant levels in surficial sediments (Karickhoff et al. 1979, Schellenberg et al. 1984, King 1986, Xie et al. 1986, Lincoln et al. 2002, and at least some of these compounds, at concentrations found in sediments, are demonstrably toxic to some of the sediment biota (Woodin 1991, Woodin et al. 1993. Steward et al. (1992) demonstrated that elevated bromophenol concentrations produced by the infa...

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A triad study of sediment quality associated with a major, relatively untreated marine sewage discharge

Cited by 71 publications

References 14 publications

A five-year study on the heavy-metal pollution of Guanabara Bay sediments (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) and evaluation of the metal bioavailability by means of geochemical speciation

A five-year study on the heavy-metal pollution of Guanabara Bay sediments (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) and evaluation of the metal bioavailability by means of geochemical speciation

Efeitos ambientais da disposição oceânica de esgotos por meio de emissários submarinos: uma revisão

Resistance of the marine diatom Thalassiosira sp. to toxicity of phenolic compounds

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