Biotic Ligand Model, a Flexible Tool for Developing Site-Specific Water Quality Guidelines for Metals

2004 ◽  
Vol 38 (23) ◽  
pp. 6177-6192 ◽  
Author(s):  
Soumya Niyogi ◽  
Chris M. Wood
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Biotic Ligand Model ◽  
Flexible Tool ◽  
Site Specific ◽  
Water Quality Guidelines ◽  
Quality Guidelines ◽  
Biotic Ligand ◽  
Ligand Model

DEVELOPING SITE-SPECIFIC WATER QUALITY CRITERIA FOR METALS USING THE BIOTIC LIGAND MODEL

2003 ◽  
Vol 2003 (4) ◽  
pp. 997-1009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert C. Santore ◽  
Rooni Mathew ◽  
Paul R Paquin ◽  
Kuen Ben Wu ◽  
Dominic DiToro
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Quality Criteria ◽  
Biotic Ligand Model ◽  
Water Quality Criteria ◽  
Site Specific ◽  
Biotic Ligand ◽  
Ligand Model

IMPLEMENTATION OF THE BIOTIC LIGAND MODEL IN SITE-SPECIFIC STANDARDS SETTING

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 (5) ◽  
pp. 3489-3505
Author(s):  
Robert Martin ◽  
Carrie Claytor ◽  
Chris Bieker
Keyword(s):  
Biotic Ligand Model ◽  
Site Specific ◽  
Biotic Ligand ◽  
Ligand Model

scholarly journals Measured Copper Toxicity toCnesterodon decemmaculatus(Pisces: Poeciliidae) and Predicted by Biotic Ligand Model in Pilcomayo River Water: A Step for a Cross-Fish-Species Extrapolation

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
María Victoria Casares ◽  
Laura I. de Cabo ◽  
Rafael S. Seoane ◽  
Oscar E. Natale ◽  
Milagros Castro Ríos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
River Water ◽  
Fish Species ◽  
Toxicity Test ◽  
Copper Toxicity ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Biotic Ligand Model ◽  
Biotic Ligand ◽  
Species Extrapolation ◽  
Ligand Model

In order to determine copper toxicity (LC50) to a local species (Cnesterodon decemmaculatus) in the South American Pilcomayo River water and evaluate a cross-fish-species extrapolation of Biotic Ligand Model, a 96 h acute copper toxicity test was performed. The dissolved copper concentrations tested were 0.05, 0.19, 0.39, 0.61, 0.73, 1.01, and 1.42 mg CuL-1. The 96 h Cu LC50 calculated was 0.655 mgL-1(0.823-0.488). 96-h Cu LC50 predicted by BLM forPimephales promelaswas 0.722 mgL-1. Analysis of the inter-seasonal variation of the main water quality parameters indicates that a higher protective effect of calcium, magnesium, sodium, sulphate, and chloride is expected during the dry season. The very high load of total suspended solids in this river might be a key factor in determining copper distribution between solid and solution phases. A cross-fish-species extrapolation of copper BLM is valid within the water quality parameters and experimental conditions of this toxicity test.

The development of South African water quality guidelines for the natural aquatic environment

1995 ◽  
Vol 32 (5-6) ◽  
pp. 293-299
Author(s):  
H. M. MacKay ◽  
D. J. Roux ◽  
P. J. Ashton ◽  
H. R. van Vliet ◽  
S. Jooste
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Water Quality ◽  
South African ◽  
Aquatic Ecosystems ◽  
Toxic Substances ◽  
Site Specific ◽  
Water Quality Guidelines ◽  
Quality Guidelines ◽  
Physico Chemical ◽  
South African Water

This paper describes the progress made by the Department of Water Affairs and Forestry in the development of documented water quality guidelines for aquatic ecosystems in South Africa, which will be able to take into account local and site-specific conditions. Proposed guidelines for toxic substances, nutrients and physico-chemical variables are described.

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