Investigating the Transport and Fate of Polychlorinated Biphenyls with Stable Chlorine Isotopes
Abstract
My long-term goal is to investigate and further understand the source, transport, and fate of semivolatile halogenated organic contaminants (HOCs) in the marine and coastal environment. Such compounds include polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), 1,1,1-trichloro-2,2-bis(p-chlorophenyl)ethane (DDT), and toxaphene. Of particular interest is the ability to apportion different sources even when environmental processes have selectively weathered these inputs. In addition, I hope to identify conditions that promote or hinder natural degradation processes that act on HOCs. These results will aid the US Navy in assessing their environmental remediation and responsibilities, especially relative to other polluters.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 30, 2001
- Accession Number
- ADA626240
Entities
People
- Christopher M. Reddy
Organizations
- Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution