Pesticide Levels in Fish From Two Industrial Lakes at Rocky Mountain Arsenal

Abstract

The findings in this report indicate that the levels of aldrin and dieldrin in flesh (edible portion) of fish from lower derby lake varied from 0. 03 ppm to 15.5 ppm. Aldrin and dieldrin in flesh from lake ladora fish have not exceeded 0.1 ppm. Fish livers were generally higher in pesticide content. These levels of aldrin and dieldrin found in edible portions of fish caught from lower derby lake far exceed safe limits listed by the world health organization (who). Levels in fish from lake ladora should be considered potentially harmful, based on who recommendations. Sampling will continue from both lower derby lake and lake ladora

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADA286342

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Adipose Tissue
  • Agrochemicals
  • Aldrin
  • Animals
  • Biocides
  • Biological Sciences
  • Buildings And Structures
  • Chemical Laboratories
  • Dieldrin
  • Fish
  • Pesticides
  • Research Facilities
  • Rocky Mountains
  • Specialty Uses Of Chemicals
  • Tissues
  • Toxic Actions

Fields of Study

  • Agricultural and Food sciences

Readers

  • Aquatic Ecology
  • Hydraulic Engineering.