Special Study Number 99-055-73/74, Small Animal Deaths, Rocky Mountain Arsenal, Denver
Abstract
The purpose of this special study is to assist in determining the cause of death of waterfowl and small reptiles on several small Lakes at RMA and to support investigations as the existence of possible health hazards. Although this problem is not new, quantitative data on previous kills are not available. Subsequent to the discovery of the most recent kill, the Lakes on RMA were flooded as result of spring rains. USAEHA has been requested to test soil and water samples from various Lakes in order attempt to find a presumptive cause for these deaths the samples tested at USAEHA were not toxic to the animal species tested. Analytical testing of sediment and water samples failed to reveal dangerous levels of pesticide or heavy metal contamination. The cause of kills found in early spring may be attributable of poisoning at other areas, or the composition of these Lakes may have changed significantly since later winter or early spring, possibly as result of flooding conditions reported in the RMA area in April.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1973
- Accession Number
- ADA286099
Entities
Organizations
- United States Army Medical Command