BIOACCUMULATION

Sediment contaminants can accumulate in the tissues of worms, insect larvae and other organisms (called the benthic community) that inhabit the lake bottom.

 

 

 

1-Contaminant Sources | 2-Sediment Contamination | 3-Bioaccumulation | 4-Biomagnification and Food Chain | 5-Fish Consumption
6-Direct Contact | 7-Biodiversity: Additional Considerations | 8-Air: Additional Considerations | 9-Sediment Movement: Additional Considerations