ISSN:
1573-2932
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Energy, Environment Protection, Nuclear Power Engineering
Notes:
Abstract Tims Branch was studied for 1 yr to determine the effects of an annual loading of about 229 900 kg of various chemicals on the bacterial populations of a small fast flowing stream. The 10 yr discharge of chemical waste to this stream was terminated in 1973 and a 2 yr study of the stream's recovery was begun. Upper Three Runs, an adjacent nonpolluted stream, was used as a control. Total culturable bacterial counts, per cent chromagenic bacteria and diversity were used as indices of recovery. Plate count agar was used for culturing aquatic bacteria present in both systems. Diversity in both systems was more affected by seasonal temperatures than the presence of chemical pollution. Mean total counts dropped from 187 × 103 in the polluted stream to approximate those of the control stream (170 × 103) following cessation of pollution. In the chemically affected stream, per cent chromagens increased from 15% during pollution to 25% approximately 1 yr after pollution was stopped. The latter percentage was comparable to that of the control stream (28%) during the period of study.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00283802
