Soil science, sedimentology
Bioavailability of Contaminants in Soils and Sediments
Processes, Tools, and Applications
by Committee on Bioavailability of Contaminants in Soils and Sediments, National Research Council
Description
Bioavailability refers to the extent to which humans and ecological receptors are exposed to contaminants in soil or sediment. The concept of bioavailability has recently piqued the interest of the hazardous waste industry as an important consideration in deciding how much waste to clean up. The rationale is that if contaminants in soil and sediment are not bioavailable, then more contaminant mass can be left in place without creating additional risk. A new NRC report notes that the potential for the consideration of bioavailability to influence decision-making is greatest where certain chemical, environmental, and regulatory factors align. The current use of bioavailability in risk assessment and hazardous waste cleanup regulations is demystified, and acceptable tools and models for bioavailability assessment are discussed and ranked according to seven criteria. Finally, the intimate link between bioavailability and bioremediation is explored. The report concludes with suggestions for moving bioavailability forward in the regulatory arena for both soil and sediment cleanup.
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- Publisher National Academies Press
- Publication Date April 2003
- Orginal LanguageEnglish
- ISBN/Identifier 9780309086257
- Publication Country or regionUnited States
- FormatHardback
- Primary Price 60 USD
- Pages432
- ReadershipProfessional and scholarly
- Publish StatusPublished
- Dimensions9 x 6 inches
- Biblio Notes2003
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