University of Idaho eTOX - Principles of Environmental Toxicology the study of Toxic Substances in the Environment
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Lecture 21 - Environmental Chemicals III

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Learning Objectives

  1. Explore the Montana Pole Superfund site.
  2. Examine methods for treatment of PCP contaminated soils and waters.
  3. Explore the history, science and risk issues surrounding the Hudson River, NY PCB contamination.

Advance Reading

  1. EPA: Montana Pole Superfund Site
  2. EPA: Hudson River PCBs-Current Issues
  3. Hudson River PCB Timeline
  4. Optional: Crosby pp 245-258; pp 259-260.

Resources

Keywords

  • Pentachlorophenol
  • Carbon filtration
  • Land farming
  • Biodegradation
  • Natural attenuation
  • Anaerobic
  • Anaerobic dehalogenation
 

Suggested Reading

  1. EPA: Hudson River PCBs
  2. EPA: Montana Pole Superfund Site

Lecture Materials

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Superfund Site:
Montana Pole 9 min
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