Examples of 'contaminated sediments' in a sentence

Meaning of "contaminated sediments"

are sediments or particles in soil, water bodies, or other natural places that have been polluted or tainted by harmful substances. It refers to the presence of pollutants or contaminants in the sedimentary environment

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contaminated sediments
Capping contaminated sediments with clean materials.
Dredging of an intertidal inlet to remove contaminated sediments.
Contaminated sediments into the river systems.
Disposal or containment of contaminated sediments in open water.
The contaminated sediments pose a negligible environmental risk.
O restricted dredging activities due to contaminated sediments.
Most highly contaminated sediments will not be disturbed.
Development of ecotoxicological test systems to assess contaminated sediments.
Capping contaminated sediments in open water.
O in situ capping of contaminated sediments.
Capping contaminated sediments with clean materials or installing impermeable membranes.
A science assessment on contaminated sediments is in progress.
Improve and develop the technologies contributing to management of contaminated sediments.
The capping of contaminated sediments is a way to isolate them.
Does not appear to have specific criteria for contaminated sediments.

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O ecosystem impacts of contaminated sediments and recovery after remediation.
Contaminated sediments and suitable methods for their dredging and treatment.
Final disposal of contaminated sediments.
Acid volatile sulphide as a factor mediating cadmium and nickel bioavailability in contaminated sediments.
Risk to humans from spread of contaminated sediments should they exist.
Contaminated sediments harbour bacteria and algae that produce toxins that can kill fish and birds.
Guidance manual to support the assessment of contaminated sediments in freshwater ecosystems.
Scientists demonstrated the proliferation of tumours in certain fish exposed to PAH contaminated sediments.
Management of contaminated sediments.
O Pilot test of chemical injection system to treat contaminated sediments.
Fish absorb PCBs from contaminated sediments and from their food.
O Contaminated sediments harbour microorganisms which produce toxins that kill fish and birds.
The project includes the removal of potentially contaminated sediments in the river.
Contaminated sediments have been remediated in the Welland River.
These crabs bury themselves in contaminated sediments and eat prey that live nearby.
Contaminated sediments are a significant problem in the Great Lakes basin.
Risk to wildlife and of water pollution from spread of contaminated sediments should they exist.
Remediation of contaminated sediments in nearshore zones of the Great Lakes.
Sediment quality criteria can be used for ranking contaminated sediments and identifying hotspots.
Contaminated sediments have been removed at the Northern Wood Preservers site and have undergone treatment.
They offer a promising alternative for the active remediation of contaminated sediments from dredging operations.
Assessment of contaminated sediments Environment Canada.
Port Hope Harbour was designated as an AOC due to contaminated sediments in the harbour.
Historically contaminated sediments persist in the region 's waters.
There must be no disturbance, exposure or re-suspension of contaminated sediments.
O The regional risks from contaminated sediments are determined.
Optimal cost-effective sampling for monitoring and dredging of contaminated sediments.
O characterizing and mapping contaminated sediments at Windermere Arm.
Research to assess sediment quality and toxicity, leading to remediation of contaminated sediments.
O Assessment of ecological impacts of contaminated sediments in nearshore areas of the Laurentian Great Lakes.
Integrating multiple toxicological endpoints in a decision-making framework for contaminated sediments.
Where will these contaminated sediments end up?
The composite particles will sink, settling on top of the contaminated sediments.
For rivers, are the contaminated sediments in an area prone to sediment scouring?
Thus, an effective method of sealing or isolating the contaminated sediments is needed.

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