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Urban River Restoration: PCBs in the Neponset River. Objectives. Measure water depths and sediment thickness in the Neponset River Assess sediment quality in the Neponset River Determine specific sources of polychlorinated biphenyls to sediment, water, and fish
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Objectives • Measure water depths and sediment thickness in the Neponset River • Assess sediment quality in the Neponset River • Determine specific sources of polychlorinated biphenyls to sediment, water, and fish • Measure PCB concentrations in fish tissue samples
Fresh Water Fish Sampling White Sucker Fillet PCB Concentrations: Walter Baker Impoundment = 2.4 ppm T&H Impoundment = 3.5 ppm
Objectives • Define the monthly, seasonal, and annual load of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) from the Neponset River to Neponset River Estuary. • Determine the fate of PCBs in the Neponset River Estuary’s water, sediment, and fish. • Identify historical source of PCBs to the Neponset River and determine if that source is still continuing.